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点评 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
点评diǎnpíngto commentHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11707, Very Hard
点评diǎnpínga point by point commentaryHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11707, Very Hard
diǎnpíng(dian3ping2)dian ping T3
  1. 1to comment
  2. 2a point by point commentary
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March 24, 2026

点评(點評)diǎnpíng(dian3ping2)

点评 (diǎnpíng) refers to the act of providing comments or critiques, often in a detailed, point-by-point manner. It is commonly used in contexts such as reviews, discussions, or feedback sessions, where an analysis of various aspects is required.

Strokes16Frequency#11707DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In the context of Chinese education, 点评 plays a significant role in student evaluations, where teachers provide detailed feedback to help students improve. This emphasis on constructive criticism reflects a cultural value placed on continuous improvement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'point' being made with a 'pen' while commenting on a performance. The character 点 (diǎn) resembles a dot or point, and 评 (píng) relates to evaluating or judging, like using a pen to score something. Visualize yourself making notes with a pen as you comment on a presentation.

Meanings of 点评

diǎnpíng(dian3ping2)
1to comment
2a point by point commentary
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About 点评

点评Simplified
點評Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

评论 (pínglùn) vs 点评 (diǎnpíng): use 点评 for detailed, point-by-point critiques, while 评论 is more general commentary.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 点评 with other forms of commenting, such as 评价 (píngjià), which is more general. 点评 is often used in more formal or analytical contexts compared to casual conversations. A common collocation is 点评报告 (diǎnpíng bàogào), meaning commentary report.

HSK Study Tips

While 点评 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, its components 点 and 评 are useful at HSK Level 3 and 4. Focus on understanding how 点 relates to 'point' or 'dot' and how 评 connects to 'evaluate' or 'judge', which can enhance your comprehension of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 点评 in very casual contexts, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我给你点评' (I give you a comment) in a casual setting can sound too formal; it's better to say '我给你意见' (I give you advice).

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Component Characters

点diǎnpoint
HSK 19 strokes灬
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评píngto discuss
HSK 57 strokes讠
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How to say to comment in Chinese

“to comment” in Chinese is点评diǎnpíng

点评 (diǎnpíng) refers to the act of providing comments or critiques, often in a detailed, point-by-point manner. It is commonly used in contexts such as reviews, discussions, or feedback sessions, where an analysis of various aspects is required.

When to use 点评

Be careful not to confuse 点评 with other forms of commenting, such as 评价 (píngjià), which is more general. 点评 is often used in more formal or analytical contexts compared to casual conversations. A common collocation is 点评报告 (diǎnpíng bàogào), meaning commentary report.

点评 or something close to it

评论 (pínglùn) vs 点评 (diǎnpíng): use 点评 for detailed, point-by-point critiques, while 评论 is more general commentary.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 点评 in very casual contexts, leading to awkwardness. For example, saying '我给你点评' (I give you a comment) in a casual setting can sound too formal; it's better to say '我给你意见' (I give you advice).

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Not exclusively, but it is more appropriate in formal contexts like reports or critiques rather than casual conversations.

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