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How to Say ‘Yes, look, it missed by just this much.’ in Simplified Chinese

有，你看，就差这么一点儿。

yǒu nǐ kàn jiù chà zhè me yì diǎn ér

[yoe nee kàn jiù chà zhème yìdiǎnr]

Phrase Breakdown

有，你看，

yǒu nǐ kàn

Yes, look,

有 (yǒu) answers 'yes, there is'. 你看 (nǐ kàn) means 'look' and draws attention. Pause briefly at each comma.

Example

你看，下雨了。

Look, it's raining.

Words in this phrase

有

yǒu

[yoe]

have; there is

A common verb meaning to possess something or indicating existence.

Example

听完介绍以后，我有兴趣了解更多。

After hearing the introduction, I am interested in learning more.

你

nǐ

[nee]

you

The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.

Example

如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。

If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.

看

kàn

[kàn]

to look; to watch

To direct one's eyes at something; 你看 means 'look'.

Example

你看，他来了。

Look, he's here.

就差

jiù chà

just short by

就差 (jiù chà) means 'only lacking'. Say both falling tones crisply.

Example

就差你了。

We're only waiting on you.

Words in this phrase

就

jiù

[jiù]

emphasizing, just

Used to emphasize something is precisely or solely so.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

差

chà

[chà]

to be short by

To miss or lack a certain amount.

Example

就差一分钟。

Short by just one minute.

这么一点儿。

zhè me yì diǎn ér

this little bit.

这么一点儿 (zhème yìdiǎnr) means 'this tiny amount'. Speakers often show the gap with their fingers while saying it.

Example

我就要这么一点儿。

I only want this little bit.

Words in this phrase

这么

zhè me

[zhème]

so; this (much)

Indicates degree or amount, often with a gesture.

Example

只有这么一点儿。

There's only this little bit.

一点儿

yì diǎn ér

[yìdiǎnr]

a little bit

A tiny amount.

Example

再往左一点儿。

A little more to the left.

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