Diǎn 點 “To Touch Briefly”, Diǎnyin

Press and release a string with the left hand several times, bouncing off the string each time. Pluck it with the right hand at the same time. Kwok says it is commonly played in sets of three bounces that move towards the tail end of the guzheng and is popular in the Chaozhou style. Dr. Han says it is intended to convey a bright and spirited mood.