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How to Say ‘With a little.’ in Simplified Chinese

带一点。

dài yì diǎn

[dye ee-dyen]

💬 Usage Tip: [带一点] is a natural way to say something has a hint of a flavor or note. You can plug in lots of tasting words after it: [带一点坚果香] or [带一点酸感]

Phrase Breakdown

dài

[dye]

to have; to carry; to come with

In tasting language, 带 often means 'to have' or 'to carry' a certain note or characteristic.

Example

这杯咖啡带一点甜感。

This cup of coffee carries a slight sweetness.

一点

yì diǎn

[ee-dyen]

a little; a bit

Used to indicate a small amount or slight degree.

Example

这支豆子带一点果酸。

This bean has a little fruit acidity.

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