检点

檢點

jiǎndiǎn

verb #22,386

Meanings

1 to examine
2 to check
3 to be cautious
4 to be restrained in behavior or speech
5 to be careful about one's conduct

Characters

to inspect / to check

point / dot / a little

Examples

你说话要检点一点，别得罪人。

Nǐ shuōhuà yào jiǎndiǎn yīdiǎn, bié dézuì rén.

You should be more careful with your words — don't offend people.

他行为不检点，引起了周围人的不满。

Tā xíngwéi bù jiǎndiǎn, yǐnqǐle zhōuwéi rén de bùmǎn.

His improper behavior caused dissatisfaction among those around him.

Tips

usage

检点 is most commonly used in the negative form 不检点 meaning 'improper conduct' or 'lack of restraint.' It carries a moral or social undertone, often applied to speech, behavior, or lifestyle choices.

Stroke Order

检 jiǎn

点 diǎn