HSK 2Adverbs
A Little (Negative)
Using 有点 before adjectives to express a slight degree, often with negative connotation.
Pattern
Subject + 有(一)点(儿) + Adjective
Explanation
有点 before an adjective means 'a little' and usually carries a negative or undesirable connotation.
Compare with 一点: 有点 goes BEFORE the adjective (有点贵), while 一点 goes AFTER (便宜一点). They are not interchangeable.
Examples
今天有点冷。
Jīntiān yǒu diǎn lěng.
It's a little cold today.
这个菜有点辣。
Zhège cài yǒu diǎn là.
This dish is a bit spicy.
我有点累，想休息。
Wǒ yǒu diǎn lèi, xiǎng xiūxi.
I'm a little tired, I want to rest.
Common Mistakes
Wrong
这个有点好。
Correct
这个很好。/ 这个挺好的。
有点 is rarely used with positive adjectives. Use 很 or 挺...的 instead.
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