How to Say ‘A little busy’ in Traditional Chinese
有點忙
yǒu diǎn máng
[yoe-dyen mahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [有點] means "a little" and often carries a slightly negative feel, so [有點忙] sounds natural but [有點開心] is less common. Use it easily with things like [有點累] or [有點冷].
Phrase Breakdown
有點
yǒu diǎn
[yoe-dyen]
a little; somewhat
Used before adjectives or states to mean 'a bit' or 'somewhat,' often with a mild negative tone such as tired, busy, or expensive.
這幾天我有點忙，晚一點再回你。
I'm a bit busy these days; I'll reply to you later.
忙
máng
[mahng]
busy
Describes being occupied with work or tasks and not having much free time.
媽媽今天很忙，晚上才有空。
Mom is very busy today and only has time in the evening.
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