打点

打點
dǎdian
verb #23,270

Meanings

  1. 1 to bribe
  2. 2 to get things ready
  3. 3 to put in order
  4. 4 to organize

Examples

HSK 3
Chūfā qián yào bǎ xíngli dǎdian hǎo.
You need to get your luggage ready before setting off.
HSK 5
Tā huā le bùshǎo qián dǎdian gèfāng guānxi.
He spent a lot of money bribing various contacts.
HSK 7-9
Māma bāng wǒ dǎdian hǎo yīqiē, ràngwǒ ānxīn qù kǎoshì.
Mom took care of everything so I could go to the exam with peace of mind.

Tips

usage
打点 has two main meanings that differ by context: (1) to bribe or smooth things over through gifts or money, and (2) to prepare or organize belongings. Context makes the meaning clear - the first is common in discussions of corruption, the second in daily life.

Stroke Order

diǎn