点(diǎn)
A Little Bit
Structure Pattern
Explanation
The indefinite pronoun 点 (diǎn), often written as 一点 (yì diǎn) or 点儿 (diǎnr), means "a little bit" or "some." It is used after verbs to indicate a small amount of something.
Example Sentences
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Nǐ xiǎng hē diǎn shénme?
What would you like to drink?
Wǒ xiǎng hē diǎn kāfēi.
I would like to drink some coffee.
Nǐ xiǎng chī diǎn shénme?
What would you like to eat?
Wǒ xiǎng chī diǎn Běijīng kǎoyā.
I would like to eat some Peking duck.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
我有一点累。
Correct Usage
我有点儿累。
When modifying adjectives, you must use 有点 (yǒu diǎn), not just 点 (diǎn) or 一点. 点 (diǎn) after a verb is used for nouns/amounts.
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