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How to Say ‘It's a bit rude’ in Traditional Chinese

有點不禮貌

yǒu diǎn bù lǐ mào

[yoe dyen boo lǐmào]

💬 Usage Tip: 有點 "a little" goes before adjectives, usually ones describing something negative: 有點貴 "a bit expensive", 有點累 "a bit tired".

Phrase Breakdown

有點

yǒu diǎn

[yoe dyen]

a little; somewhat

Used to soften a negative feeling or description, like "a little" or "somewhat." Very common in polite complaints.

Example

我有點擔心這次的車資算錯了。

I'm a little worried that this fare was calculated incorrectly.

不

bù

[boo]

not

Used to negate what comes after it.

Example

我不是要找麻煩。

I'm not trying to cause trouble.

禮貌

lǐ mào

[lǐmào]

polite; manners

Courtesy or good manners in behavior and speech.

Example

他說話很有禮貌。

He speaks very politely.

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