AdverbsHSK 4
Comparing 有点 and 一点
有点 (yǒudiǎn) is an adverb placed before adjectives to mean 'a little' or 'somewhat', and it often carries a negative or complaining tone. 一点 (yīdiǎn), on the other hand, goes after adjectives to indicate 'a bit more' for requests or comparisons. When you see 有一点 (yǒu yīdiǎn), it means 'a small amount of something', not the adverb 有点.
Structure
Subj. + 有点 + Adj.
often has a negative or complaining tone
Adj. + 一点
used in requests, commands, or comparisons
Subj. + 有 + 一点 + N.
indicates a small quantity of something
Examples
- 今天我有点累。Jīntiān wǒ yǒudiǎn lèi .I am a little tired today.
- 这个比那个重一点。Zhège bǐ nàge zhòng yīdiǎn .This one is a bit heavier than that one.
- 请说慢一点。Qǐng shuō màn yīdiǎn .Please speak a little more slowly.
- 你脸上有一点番茄酱。Nǐ liǎn shàng yǒu yī diǎn fānqiéjiàng .There's a little ketchup on your face.
- 孩子们有点不喜欢我们的新家。Háizi men yǒudiǎn bù xǐhuan wǒmen de xīn jiā.The children don't really like our new home.