How to Say ‘Just a small token’ in Simplified Chinese
就是一点心意。
jiù shì yì diǎn xīn yì
[jyoh shir ee-dyen shin-ee]
💬 Usage Tip: [一点] after [就是] means "just a little," often to make something sound modest: [就是一点心意] = "just a small token." The same softening pattern shows up in [就是一点水果].
🇨🇳 In China: This is a very common thing to say when handing over a gift, especially to older relatives. It signals that the gesture matters more than the price.
Phrase Breakdown
就是
jiù shì
just; simply
Here it softens the statement: “it’s just...”.
我就是想看看。
I just want to take a look.
Words in this phrase
就
jiù
[jyoh]
just; simply
Shows modesty: 'it's just...' when presenting a gift.
这就是一点心意。
This is just a small token of thoughtfulness.
是
shì
[shir]
is; are
Helps form the explanation 'is just...'.
这就是一点心意。
This is just a small token of thoughtfulness.
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
A small amount; often used to sound modest and polite.
这就是一点心意。
This is just a small token of thoughtfulness.
心意
xīn yì
[shin-ee]
thoughtfulness; kind intention
The sincere feeling behind a gift or action.
这就是一点心意。
This is just a small token of thoughtfulness.
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