Meaning of 观点
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- point of view
- viewpoint
- standpoint
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 观点
观点 is a common noun for an opinion or position, often used with verbs like 有 (yǒu), 同意 (tóngyì), or 表达 (biǎodá). Example: 我同意你的观点。 (Wǒ tóngyì nǐ de guāndiǎn.) I agree with your point of view.
观 (guān) means to look or observe, and 点 (diǎn) means a point. A 观点 is the point you see things from, your viewpoint.
Common mistake: Learners often say 我的观点是 for every small personal preference, but 观点 sounds like a considered view on an issue. For casual feelings like liking a food, use 我觉得 (wǒ juéde) instead. Also keep the first tone on 观 (guān) and do not confuse it with 关 (guān, to close), which sounds the same.
观点 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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观 guān · to observe · 6 strokes
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点 diǎn · to touch briefly · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 观点.
| 地点 | dìdiǎn | place; site |
| 一点儿 | yīdiǎnr | erhua variant of 一點|一点[yi1 dian3] |
| 一点点 | yī diǎndiǎn | a little bit |
| 重点 | zhòngdiǎn | to recount (e.g. results of election); to re-evaluate |
| 参观 | cānguān | to visit (a place, e.g. museum or factory); to tour; to look around |
| 有点儿 | yǒudiǎnr | slightly; a little |
| 快点儿 | kuài diǎnr | erhua variant of 快點|快点[kuai4 dian3] |
| 点头 | diǎntóu | to nod |
| 特点 | tèdiǎn | characteristic; trait; feature |
| 有一点儿 | yǒuyīdiǎnr | a bit; a little |
| 观众 | guānzhòng | spectators; audience; visitors (to an exhibition etc) |
| 观察 | guānchá | to observe; to watch; to survey |
Questions about 观点
What does 观点 mean?
观点 (guāndiǎn) means "point of view; viewpoint" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 观点?
观点 is made of 2 characters: 观 (6 strokes), 点 (9 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 观点 an HSK word?
Yes. 观点 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 观点 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 观点 is written 觀點.
What is the difference between 观点 and 意见?
观点 (guāndiǎn) is your viewpoint or stance on a topic. 意见 (yìjiàn) is an opinion or suggestion, and it can also mean a complaint or objection, as in 有意见 (to have objections).
How do I ask someone for their viewpoint using 观点?
You can say 你的观点是什么？ (Nǐ de guāndiǎn shì shénme?) What is your point of view? In more relaxed talk, 你怎么看？ (Nǐ zěnme kàn?) is also very common.