冰点

冰點
bīngdiǎn
noun #38,472

Meanings

  1. 1 freezing point
  2. 2 (figurative) lowest point; rock bottom

Examples

HSK 2
Shuǐ de bīngdiǎn shì língdù.
The freezing point of water is zero degrees.
HSK 4
Liǎng guó guānxì jiàng dào le bīngdiǎn.
Relations between the two countries have sunk to a freezing point.

Tips

usage
Beyond its literal scientific meaning, 冰点 is frequently used metaphorically to describe the absolute low point of relationships, sales, or moods - 跌到冰点 ("drop to freezing point") is a common news phrase for a crisis in diplomatic ties.

Stroke Order

bīng
diǎn