How to Say ‘A little’ in Simplified Chinese
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
💬 Usage Tip: After an adjective, [一点] often means 'a bit more...' rather than just 'a little.' So [安静一点] means 'a bit quieter'; compare [大一点] 'a bit bigger.'
Phrase Breakdown
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
一点 means a little or a bit, often used to soften a preference like asking for a quieter or better seat.
我想找安静一点的位置。
I want to find a slightly quieter seat.
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