A2 · Grammar reference · ASGPM3MY
Expressing "a little too" with "you dian"
At times you may want to politely diss something using the phrase "a little too." For example, if you are getting lunch with a friend who wants to be seated outside, you might say, "It is a little too hot" to suggest you sit inside. In a case like this, you can use 有一点 (yǒuyīdiǎn) or 有点 (yǒudiǎn). The two are interchangeable.
- Keywords
- 有点 · 有点儿 · 一点 · 一点儿 · 有 · too
- Used for
- Adding more explanation · Expressing quality
- Classification
- Adverbs with Adjectives · HSK2
Examples (10)
我有点饿。
这个菜有点辣。
昨天有一点热。
上海的冬天有一点冷。
我弟弟有点胖。
今天有点累。
这个月公司有点忙。
这个地方有点吵，我们走吧。
爸爸回来有点晚，妈妈有点不高兴。
老师今天有点不舒服，所以没来上课。
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