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一点儿 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say yīdiǎnr slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
一点儿用于表示数量不多，比如一点点水或一点糖。
yīdiǎnr yòng yù bǐ shù liàng bù duō , rú kě dìng diǎn shuǐ huò yì diǎn táng 。
一点儿 is used to indicate a small amount, such as a little water or a bit of sugar.
Context note
一点儿常用于描述少量的食物、饮料或时间。例如，妈妈可能会说：‘吃一点儿水果吧。’或者‘喝一点儿牛奶。’
yīdiǎnr cháng yòng wù dé míng huì shuō : ‘chī yì diǎn róng guǒ ba . ’ huò zhě ‘hē yì diǎn nǎi lún 。'
一点儿 is often used to describe small amounts of food, drink or time. For example, mom might say: 'Eat a little fruit.' or 'Drink a bit of milk.'
5 examples
我有一点儿渴。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér kě。
I am a little thirsty.
给我一点儿时间。
gěi wǒ yì diǎn ér shí jiān。
Give me some time.
吃一点儿水果吧。
chī yì diǎn ér shuǐ guǒ ba。
Eat a little fruit, please.
喝一点儿水。
hē yì diǎn ér shuǐ。
Drink some water.
我有一点儿忙。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér máng。
I am a little busy.
5 mini stories
妈妈给我一点儿糖，我很开心。爸爸也给了我一点儿饼干。
mā mā gěi wǒ yì diǎn ér táng， wǒ hěn kāi xīn。 bà ba yě gěi le wǒ yì diǎn ér bǐng gān。
Mom gave me a little sugar, and I was very happy. Dad also gave me some cookies.
我有一点儿饿了，但是不想吃太多。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér è le， dàn shì bù xiǎng chī tài duō。
I am a little hungry, but I don't want to eat too much.
我有一点儿累，想休息一会儿。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér lèi， xiǎng xiū xi yí huì er。
I am a little tired, and I want to rest for a while.
我有一点儿想家了，但是很快乐。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér xiǎng jiā le， dàn shì hěn kuài lè。
I am a little homesick, but I'm very happy.
我有一点儿害怕黑暗，但是勇敢地走过去。
wǒ yǒu yì diǎn ér hài pà hēi àn， dàn shì yǒng gǎn dì zǒu guò qù。
I am a little afraid of the dark, but I bravely walked past it.