一点
yī diǎn
traditional 一點

How to write 一点 (yī diǎn) in Chinese

一点 (pinyin: yī diǎn, written "yi dian" or "yidian") means a bit; a little bit. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 一点.

Meaning

  • a bit; a little bit
  • (used in negative expressions) (not) the least bit
  • (after an adjective, used to form the comparative) a bit more, -er
  • a point (in a discussion etc)

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Examples

能吃一点,但是太辣就受不了。你呢?
néng chī yì diǎn, dàn shì tài là jiù shòu bù liǎo. nǐ ne?
I can eat a little, but I can't handle very spicy. You?
走出寺庙的时候,觉得心里轻了一点。
zǒu chū sì miào de shí hou, jué de xīn lǐ qīng le yì diǎn.
Walking out of the temple, I felt a little lighter inside.

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