How to Say ‘Eat a little less’ in Simplified Chinese
少吃一点
shǎo chī yì diǎn
[shaow chir ee dyan]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often gives gentle advice with [verb + 一点]: [吃一点], [慢一点], [少一点]. Here [少吃一点] means reducing the amount, not stopping completely.
Phrase Breakdown
少
shǎo
[shaow]
less; fewer
Used here to tell someone to reduce how much they eat.
米饭可以少吃一点。
You can eat a little less rice.
吃一点
chī yì diǎn
eat a little bit
An instruction or suggestion to eat only a small amount.
你先吃一点水果吧。
Have a little fruit first.
Words in this phrase
吃
chī
[chir]
eat
The basic verb 'to eat,' often paired with advice words like 多 or 少.
晚饭要少吃一点，不要太晚吃。
At dinner, eat a little less and do not eat too late.
一点
yì diǎn
[ee dyan]
a little; a bit
Indicates a small amount, useful for giving moderate advice instead of strict commands.
如果血糖高，主食要少吃一点。
If blood sugar is high, you should eat a little less staple food.
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