点题

點題
diǎntí
verb #73,602

Meanings

  1. 1 to bring out the main theme
  2. 2 to make the point clearly
  3. 3 to drive home the central idea

Examples

Wénzhāng jiéwěi diǎntí, gěi dúzhě liú xià shēnkè yìnxiàng.
The article drives home its theme at the end, leaving a deep impression on readers.
Zhè bù diànyǐng de zuìhòu yī jù táicí fēicháng diǎntí.
The last line of dialogue in this film really drives home the theme.

Tips

usage
Most often used in writing instruction and literary/film criticism. A piece that has 点题 has a clear 'this is the point' moment; one that lacks it feels meandering. 开头点题 = stating the theme up front; 结尾点题 = saving it for the closing line.

Stroke Order

diǎn