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How to Say ‘A bit tired’ in Simplified Chinese

有点累

yǒu diǎn lèi

[yoe-dyen lay]

💬 Usage Tip: 有点 (yǒu diǎn) before an adjective means "a bit" and usually hints at something unwelcome: 有点冷 "a bit cold", 有点贵 "a bit pricey".

Phrase Breakdown

有点

yǒu diǎn

[yoe-dyen]

a little; somewhat

有点 means a little or somewhat, often used before adjectives or states, especially slightly negative ones like tired or busy.

Example

我最近有点忙。

I’ve been a little busy lately.

累

lèi

[lay]

tired

The second 累 repeats the adjective in the A-not-A pattern, creating the meaning tired or not tired.

Example

我常用“累不累”关心家人的身体,这个“累”重复出现。

I often use “lèi bù lèi” to care about my family’s health; this “lèi” appears again in repetition.

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