How to Say ‘A little bit’ in Simplified Chinese
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
💬 Usage Tip: After an adjective, [一点] means [a bit more ...]: [安全一点] = a bit safer, [快一点] = a bit faster. It's very common for polite requests because it sounds less blunt.
Phrase Breakdown
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
A very common phrase for making a small adjustment or a polite request.
师傅，请往前一点停车。
Driver, please stop a little farther ahead.
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