How to Say ‘A little’ in Simplified Chinese
有一点
yǒu yì diǎn
[yoe ee-dyen]
💬 Usage Tip: [有一点] means "a little" and is often used before a feeling or adjective: [有一点累] "a little tired," [有一点疼] "a little painful." In everyday speech, [有点] is even more common.
Phrase Breakdown
有一点
yǒu yì diǎn
[yoe ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
Used to express a small amount or slight degree, often before adjectives.
我今天有一点累。
I am a little tired today.
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