HSK 2
有点儿 A
yǒudiǎnr A
a bit A
Structure
Subject + 有点儿 + Adjective/Verb
How it works
The modifier '有点儿' (yǒudiǎnr) is used before adjectives or verbs to express 'a bit' or 'slightly'. It almost always carries a negative connotation, indicating that a situation is unsatisfactory or not as one hoped.
Examples
这件衣服有点儿贵。
Zhè jiàn yīfu yǒudiǎnr guì.
This piece of clothing is a bit expensive.
我今天有点儿累。
Wǒ jīntiān yǒudiǎnr lèi.
I am a bit tired today.
那个菜有点儿辣。
Nàge cài yǒudiǎnr là.
That dish is a bit spicy.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse '有点儿' with '一点儿'. '有点儿' is used before adjectives/verbs to express a feeling, while '一点儿' is usually used after adjectives or before nouns to indicate quantity.
Tip
Think of '有点儿' as meaning 'a little too...' It is mainly used for things you don't like or problems you are noticing.
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