起点

qǐ diǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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the end

opposite of starting point

2 items

to set off

setting off, departure

base; foundation; basis

foundation, basis

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).

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

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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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starting line

from zero

(for groups or occurrences) instance, time

point