How to Say ‘A bit small’ in Simplified Chinese
有点小
yǒu diǎn xiǎo
[yo-dyen shyaow]
💬 Usage Tip: 有点 (yǒu diǎn) before an adjective means "a bit", usually for something mildly unwelcome: 有点贵 "a bit pricey", 有点烫 "a bit hot".
Phrase Breakdown
有点
yǒu diǎn
[yo-dyen]
a little; somewhat
Used to show a small degree, often before adjectives or negative feelings.
今天有点冷。
It's a little cold today.
小
xiǎo
[shyaow]
small; little
小 means small in size, amount, or degree.
可以准备一个小蛋糕给寿星吗？
Could you prepare a small cake for the birthday person?
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