起点

qǐ diǎn

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. starting point

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 终点 zhōng diǎn 终点 zhōng diǎn the end opposite of starting point: the end

Related words

2 items

• 出发 chū fā 出发 chū fā to set off setting off, departure: to set off
• 基础 jī chǔ 基础 jī chǔ base; foundation; basis foundation, basis: base; foundation; basis

Usage notes

Common mistakes

起点 is a starting point in a literal or figurative sense; it is not used to mean 'starting' as a verb (use 开始 instead).

Formality

起点 is neutral in formality and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Example Sentences

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我们的 起点 很低，但是进步很快。

Our starting point was very low, but we progressed quickly.

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Words Containing 起点

• 起点线 起点线 qǐ diǎn xiàn: starting line
• 零起点 零起点 líng qǐ diǎn: from zero

Child Words of 起点

• 起 起 qǐ: (for groups or occurrences) instance, time
• 点 点 diǎn: point