优
点

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The Chinese word 优点 (yōudiǎn), meaning "advantage" or "merit", is formed through the semantic combination of its two constituent characters: 优 (yōu), which denotes "excellent" or "superior", and 点 (diǎn), meaning "point" or "specific aspect". This construction creates a conceptual blend where 点 refers to distinct features or characteristics, and 优 elevates these to indicate their high quality, so the compound literally conveys "excellent points" or "superior aspects", thus encapsulating the idea of positive attributes in a single, cohesive term.

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诚实是他的优点。

Chéngshí shì tā de yōudiǎn.

Honesty is his advantage.

这个产品有很多优点。

Zhège chǎnpǐn yǒu hěnduō yōudiǎn.

This product has many advantages.

学习外语的优点是能开阔视野。

Xuéxí wàiyǔ de yōudiǎn shì néng kāikuò shìyě.

The advantage of learning a foreign language is that it can broaden your horizons.

相比旧版本，新软件的优点是运行更快。

Xiāngbǐ jiù bǎnběn, xīn ruǎnjiàn de yōudiǎn shì yùnxíng gèng kuài.

Compared to the old version, the new software's advantage is that it runs faster.

尽管这项工作有挑战性，但它的优点是能锻炼人的解决问题的能力。

Jǐnguǎn zhè xiàng gōngzuò yǒu tiǎozhàn xìng, dàn tā de yōudiǎn shì néng duànliàn rén de jiějué wèntí de nénglì.

Although this job is challenging, its advantage is that it can exercise one's problem-solving ability.

Word Definition - 优点

yōu diǎn merit; benefit; strong point; advantage; CL:個|个[gè],項|项[xiàng]

Individual Character Details

优 yōu
点 diǎn