有点 (yǒu diǎn) — a little, somewhat (degree adverb placed before adjectives and verbs)
Definition
A degree adverb softening an adjective or verb, meaning 'a little / somewhat' (e.g. 有点累 'a bit tired'). Tone is mild, often hinting at something slightly off or negative.
adverb
a littlesomewhat (degree adverb placed before adjectives and verbs)
Examples
- 有点，？Zhè dào cài yǒu diǎn là, nǐ chī dé guàn ma?This dish is a little spicy — can you handle it?
- 有点。Tā jīn tiān kàn qǐ lái yǒu diǎn lèi.He looks a bit tired today.
- 有点。Wǒ yǒu diǎn hòu huǐ méi yǒu zǎo diǎn chū fā.I kind of regret not leaving earlier.
Grammar
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