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点

About

The word "有点" is formed by combining the character 有, meaning "to have" or "there is", with the character 点, which in this context means "a little", "a dot", or "a small amount". It is a direct, metaphorical fusion of these core ideas, where "having a small dot" conceptually evolved into the abstract notion of "possessing a small degree" of something, creating a single unit that means "to have a little" or "somewhat".

Example Sentences Hide

我今天有点累。

Wǒ jīntiān yǒudiǎn lèi.

I am a little tired today.

这个菜有点辣。

Zhège cài yǒudiǎn là.

This dish is a little spicy.

他有点不高兴地走了。

Tā yǒudiǎn bù gāoxìng de zǒu le.

He left somewhat unhappily.

虽然天气有点冷，但我们还是去了公园。

Suīrán tiānqì yǒudiǎn lěng, dàn wǒmen háishì qùle gōngyuán.

Although the weather is a bit cold, we still went to the park.

这个问题有点复杂，需要仔细研究。

Zhège wèntí yǒudiǎn fùzá, xūyào zǐxì yánjiū.

This problem is somewhat complex and requires careful study.

Word Definition - 有点

yǒu diǎn a little

Individual Character Details

有 yǒu
点 diǎn