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The character for "dot" or "point" originated from the traditional form "點", structurally composed of "黑" meaning black and "占" which primarily provided phonetic guidance, together conveying the idea of a small black stain or mark. Its simplified counterpart "点" emerged from historical cursive variants, preserving the phonetic element "占" while the top dot visually echoes the original notion of a minute speck. The semantic range of the character broadened considerably from its concrete beginnings, acquiring abstract senses including a spatial or mathematical point, a temporal instant, a drop of liquid, a minor quantity, and the verbal meanings to check or appoint.
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我点了一杯茶。
现在几点钟？
请你快点说话。
他经常点同样的菜。
如果你不满意，可以点别的。
地图上有一个红点。
这一点意见很重要。
通过关键点分析，我们找到了解决方案。