The word "蹲点" is formed by combining the verb "蹲" (meaning to squat or to stay) with the noun "点" (meaning point or spot), creating a verb-object compound where the action of staying is applied to a specific location. This structure yields a literal sense of "squat at a point", which is used figuratively to denote the act of basing oneself at a particular site, like a village or unit, for hands-on investigation, monitoring, or grassroots engagement.