冰点

冰點

bīngdiǎn

noun #38,472

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

两国关系降到了冰点。

Liǎng guó guānxi jiàng dào le bīngdiǎn.

Relations between the two countries have sunk to a freezing point.

HSK 5

水的冰点是零度。

Shuǐ de bīngdiǎn shì língdù.

The freezing point of water is zero degrees.

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

冰 bīng

点 diǎn