Writing
起点 (qǐ diǎn) — how to say "starting point" in Chinese
起点
Starting point
noun
Character composition
起
to start
点
point
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
走
Run
#156 · zǒu · 7 strokes
Collocations
新的起点
xīn de qǐ diǎn
a new starting point
人生的起点
rén shēng de qǐ diǎn
the starting point of life
Examples
成功是新的起点，我们要继续努力。
Success is a new starting point, we must continue to work hard.
这是我们的起点。
This is our starting point.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "starting point" in Chinese?
"starting point" in Chinese is 起点 (qǐ diǎn).
起点 meaning in English
起点 (qǐ diǎn) means "Starting point".
How is 起点 pronounced?
It is pronounced qǐ diǎn (written as qi dian, qidian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "starting point" in Chinese characters?
It is written 起点: 起 has 10 strokes, 点 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 起点?
起点 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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