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一点儿 (yī diǎn r) — a little; a bit (before a noun); (after an adjective) a bit more; (with 也/都 + negative) (not) at all

Definition

A small amount or slight degree, placed after an adjective for a modest comparison (this one's 好一点儿 'a bit better'). Some 一些 is used more for countable items, 一下 for a short duration after a verb.

quantifier
a littlea bit (before a noun)(after an adjective) a bit more(with 也/都 + negative) (not) at all

Examples

  • 一点儿。
    Wǒ yào hē yī diǎn r shuǐ.
    I want to drink a little water.
  • 一点儿。
    Zhè ge hǎo yī diǎn r.
    This one is a bit better.
  • 一点儿。
    Wǒ yī diǎn r yě bú rè.
    I am not hot at all.
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