How to Say ‘A little’ in Simplified Chinese
一点
yì diǎn
[ee dyan]
💬 Usage Tip: [一点] means "a little" or "a bit of," and it often softens what you say to sound modest. For gifts, [一点心意] doesn't mean the gift is literally tiny — it's a polite way to downplay it.
Phrase Breakdown
一点
yì diǎn
[ee dyan]
a little; a bit
一点 means 'a little' or 'a small amount,' often used to sound modest and polite.
这是我的一点心意。
This is just a small token of my feelings.
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