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一点儿

yī diǎn r

HSK 1

Meaning

  • erhua variant of 一點|一点[yi1 dian3]

Definition

表示数量少、程度轻微或时间短促。

Expressing a small quantity, a slight degree, or a short period of time.

Usage

“一点儿”常用于动词、形容词之后，表示动作的持续时间短暂，程度的轻微，或数量的少量；也可以放在名词之前，表示少量。有时也用于请求或建议时，使语气更委婉、客气。

"Yīdiǎnr" is often used after verbs or adjectives to indicate a short duration of an action, a slight degree, or a small quantity; it can also be placed before nouns to indicate a small quantity. It is sometimes used in requests or suggestions to make the tone more polite or tactful.

Examples

  • 1 请给我一点儿水，我渴了。(Please give me a little water, I'm thirsty.)
  • 2 你做得好一点儿，下次会更好。(Do a little better, and you'll be even better next time.)
  • 3 我能尝一点儿这个蛋糕吗？(Can I taste a little bit of this cake?)
  • 4 请你把声音放低一点儿。(Please lower your voice a little.)
  • 5 他只懂一点儿汉语，不能流利交流。(He only knows a little Chinese and cannot communicate fluently.)

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