- 出点子 chūdiǎnzi suggestto express an opinion, offer advice, or come up with ideas to solve a problem
- 花点子 huādiǎnzi trickerydeceptive schemes or dishonest tactics used to cheat or mislead others
- 鼓点子 gǔdiǎnzi drumbeatthe sound or rhythm produced by striking a drum
- 点子扎手 diǎnzizhāshǒu tough opponent(coll.) one's adversary is very tough
- 歪点子 wāidiǎnzi devious schemean underhanded, dishonest, or illegal idea or plan
- 点子背 diǎnzibèi unlucky(coll.) to have a stroke of bad luck