How to Say ‘It's a bit bitter.’ in Simplified Chinese
有点苦。
yǒu diǎn kǔ
[yo-dyen kǔ]
💬 Usage Tip: 有点 before an adjective means "a bit" and usually hints at something slightly unwelcome, like 有点贵 "a bit pricey". When you want more of something, use 一点 after the word instead, as in 甜一点 "a little sweeter".
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.
苦
kǔ
[kǔ]
bitter
Describes a bitter taste.
黑咖啡很苦。
Black coffee is bitter.
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