焦点 jiāodiǎn focal point
(literally and fig.) focal point; focus
How to remember 焦点: 焦 scorched + 点 point = focal point.
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- The focal point/focus - literal and figurative - 焦点访谈 (jiāodiǎn fǎngtán) focus interview, 成为焦点 (chéngwéi jiāodiǎn) become the center of attention, 镜头焦点 (jìngtóu jiāodiǎn) camera focus.
- The central point everything converges on - optics, or the focus of attention/controversy.
- Contrast 热点 (rèdiǎn, a hot/trending topic); 焦点 is the central focus, 热点 is topical buzz.