num.-m.
a little; a bit
一点儿
A tiny crumb or, when paired with 也...不, "not even a tiny bit".
On its own with food, it means "a bit more" (多吃一点儿). In negative sentences, it means "not in the slightest" (一点儿也不冷).
Common Usage & Traps
- 多吃一点儿 — eat a little bit more
- 一点儿也不冷 — not cold at all
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我一点儿冷（想表达有一点冷）我有一点儿冷Before adjectives expressing a negative feeling, you need 有一点儿, not bare 一点儿.
How does "一点儿也不冷" mean "not cold at all"?
It literally says: "not even one tiny drop of cold"—meaning completely zero cold remains.
The pattern 一点儿 + 也 + 不 + [Word] is the classic Chinese way to say "not in the slightest". After drinking warm noodle broth, Dazhong feels "一点儿也不冷了"—not a single trace of cold remains!
Appears in Stories 3 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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整桌的龙虾、和牛，他 一点儿 没有碰，全程只动了三次筷子：一筷子鱼，一根青菜，半碗汤。
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那种笑是绷着的，嘴角拉平，眼睛里 一点儿 温度也没有，也不是冷冷的，就是那种空空的感觉。
Read about a work trip to Beijing where a group of colleagues takes a very large airplane. Practice weather words and actions in a simple travel story.
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我们下飞机的时候是白天，但是天气有 一点儿 冷。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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老先生很高兴，对大中说：“不客气，多吃 一点儿 。”
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大中吃了热热的面条，觉得今天晚上 一点儿 也不冷了。
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