出发点 chūfādiǎn starting point
starting point; (figuratively) basis; motive
How to remember 出发点: 出 go out + 发 send out + 点 point = starting point.
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How it is used
- Literally 'point of departure', but usually figurative: the 'motive / basis / underlying intention' behind an action - 他的出发点是好的 (tā de chūfādiǎn shì hǎo de) his intentions were good.
- Marks where someone is coming from in their reasoning or motive, not just a physical starting spot.
Example sentences
- 你必须有一个出发点。 Nǐ bìxū yǒu yígè chūfādiǎn.You have to start somewhere.