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有(一)点儿 (a little)

1. Explain it simply

有点儿 means 'a little / a bit' and goes right before the adjective.

It's almost always used for something mildly negative or unwanted, like being tired, cold, or expensive.

2. Show examples

我有点儿累。

Wǒ yǒudiǎnr lèi.

I'm a bit tired.

有点儿 + adjective

这个菜有点儿辣。

Zhège cài yǒudiǎnr là.

This dish is a bit spicy.

Describing food

今天有点儿冷。

Jīntiān yǒudiǎnr lěng.

It's a bit cold today.

Describing weather

3. Share a tip

Save 有点儿 for things you'd rather were different. For plain, neutral degree ('a little pretty', 'a little fast'), Chinese uses 一点儿 after the adjective instead.

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