Difference between 有一点, 一点 and 一会儿
Hello, Chinese learner!
Today, we’re diving into a commonly used but important topic: the
difference between “一点 (yì diǎn)”, “有一点 (yǒu yì diǎn)”,and
“一会儿 (yí huìr)”.
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Hello, Chinese learner!
Today, we’re diving into a commonly used but important topic: the
difference between “一点 (yì diǎn)”, “有一点 (yǒu yì diǎn)”,and
“一会儿 (yí huìr)”.
1.有一点 (yǒu yì diǎn)
有(一)点 means “a little bit” a typically used before ADJECTIVES to describe a slight degree of something negative,such dissatisfaction or inconvenience.
有（一）点 + adj
- 我有（一）点饿。 (I’m a little hungry.)
- 明天会有（一）点冷。(It will be a little cold tomorrow.)
- 那个饭店有（一）点远。(That restaurant is a bit far.)
- 她说话有（一）点快。(She speaks a bit fast.)
2. 一点 (yì diǎn)
A. It means “a little bit” a typically used before NOUNS to indicate a small amount. English speakers often use “some”, in Chinese we use 一点。
有（一）点 +noun
- 我想吃一点东西。(I want to eat a little something.)
- 请给我一点水。(Please give me a little water.)
- 我会说一点中文。(I can speak a little Chinese.)
- 给我一点钱。 ( Give me a little money.)
B. 一点 can be used after the ADJECTIVE to express comparing, requesting, or expressing the speaker’s expectation.
一点 + adj
- 你太慢了！快（一）点！
(You’re too slow! Hurry up a bit!)
- 太贵了！便宜（一）点！
(It’s too expensive! Make it a bit cheaper!)
- 这件衬衫有点小，有没有大一点的？
(This shirt is a bit small. Do you have a larger one?)
- 这家饭店不太好，我们去好一点的吧！
(This restaurant isn’t very good. Let’s go to a better one!)
3. 一会儿 (yí huìr)
一会儿 means “a little while”. It is used to refer to a short duration of time.
verb + 一会儿
- 我想休息一会儿。(I want to rest for a little bit.)
- 你能等我一会儿吗？(Can you wait for me for a little while?)
- 我想看一会儿书。(I want to read for a little while.)
- 我要睡一会儿觉。 (I’m going to take a quick nap.)
The best way to master the difference is through practice! Whether you’re in class or out in the real world, try incorporating these phrases into everyday conversations. Over time, your Chinese will sound more natural, polite, and precise.
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