有点

yǒu diǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 1 Adverb Very common

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Definitions

1. a little

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 十分 shí fēn 十分 shí fēn very 十分 means 'very' or 'extremely', opposite of 'a little'.: very
• 完全 wán quán 完全 wán quán complete; whole 完全 means 'completely', contrasting with the limited degree of 有点.: complete; whole

Synonyms

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• 稍微 shāo wēi 稍微 shāo wēi a little bit Both mean 'a little', but 有点 is more colloquial and often used before adjectives with negative connotations.: a little bit
• 一点 yī diǎn 一点 yī diǎn a bit When used as an adverbial modifier meaning 'a little', 有点 is often interchangeable with 一点 placed after the adjective, but they have different structures; 有点 is an adverb placed before the adjective, while 一点 is a measure phrase placed after the adjective, as in 有点贵 vs. 贵一点.: a bit

Usage notes

Collocations

有点 is often followed by adjectives with negative meaning, e.g., 有点累 (a little tired), 有点贵 (a little expensive).

Formality

有点 is colloquial; in formal writing, 稍微 is preferred for 'slightly'.

Example Sentences

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我今天 有点 不适，想休息。

I feel a bit unwell today and want to rest.

这个画框 有点 倾斜，请帮我扶正。

This picture frame is a bit tilted, please help me straighten it.

我的肚子 有点 胀。

My stomach feels a bit bloated.

我今天感觉 有点 晕。

I feel a bit dizzy today.

我今天咽喉 有点 痛。

My throat is a bit sore today.

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Child Words of 有点

• 有 有 yǒu: to have; there is
• 点 点 diǎn: point