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Expressing "a bit too"

一点 le yīdiǎnr

Adjective
HSK 4

Structure

Adj. + 了（一）点儿

Definition

表示程度超过预期或适当范围，但不过分，相当于“稍微有点过于”。

Indicates that the degree exceeds expectation or appropriateness, but not excessively; equivalent to 'a bit too'.

Usage

常用结构为“有点儿太 + 形容词 + 了”。也可用“稍微有点太…”等变体。通常用于口语，表达对某个事物或情况的轻微不满或评价。

Commonly used as '有点儿太 + adjective + 了'. Variations like '稍微有点太…' also exist. Typically used in spoken language to express mild dissatisfaction or evaluation of something.

Examples

  • 1 这个菜有点儿太咸了。 (This dish is a bit too salty.)
  • 2 今天天气有点儿太热了。 (The weather today is a bit too hot.)
  • 3 你来得有点儿太晚了。 (You arrived a bit too late.)
  • 4 这件衣服有点儿太贵了。 (This piece of clothing is a bit too expensive.)
  • 5 他说话有点儿太快了。 (He speaks a bit too fast.)

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