有点儿

• 拼音: yǒu diǎnr
• 汉字拆解: 有 = 'to have'; 点 = 'dot/a bit'; 儿 = erhua suffix common in northern speech

含义

A little; somewhat; slightly. Used before adjectives or verbs to indicate a small degree, often with a negative nuance.

Placed before adjectives or psychological verbs to mean 'a bit' or 'somewhat.' Important: 有点儿 usually carries a slightly negative or undesirable connotation — 有点儿冷 (a bit cold), 有点儿贵 (a bit expensive). For positive qualities, use 一点儿 after the adjective instead. The full form 有一点儿 is also used.

例句

1. 今天有点儿冷，多穿点衣服。
2. 这个题有点儿难。
3. 我有点儿饿了，想吃东西。

用法指南

语境: everyday, conversation

语气: casual

正确说法

• 我有点儿累了。(I'm a little tired.)
• 这件衣服有点儿小。(This piece of clothing is a bit small.)

错误说法

• 她有点儿漂亮。(Don't use 有点儿 with positive adjectives — it implies dissatisfaction. Say 她很漂亮 or 她挺漂亮的 instead.)

起源与历史

Combination of 有 (to have) and 点儿 (a bit/dot), literally 'to have a bit' — indicating a small degree.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal