形容词 + 一点儿
a bit more …: asking for something, or comparing
Structure
形容词 + 一点儿／一些
What it means
Adjective + 一点儿 means “a bit more …”. You use it to ask for something (便宜一点儿 “a bit cheaper”) or to compare two things.
How it is built
Adjective + 一点儿／一些: 请说慢一点儿 (Please speak a bit more slowly). With 比: A 比 B + adjective + 一点儿: 今天比昨天冷一点儿.
When to use it
Use it for requests in shops and class, and after 比 (h1-19). 一些 works the same way: 有大一些的吗？ You have already said 多穿一点儿 (h1-19).
Watch out
一点儿 goes after the adjective: ✗ 请说一点儿慢 ✓ 请说慢一点儿. Don’t mix it with 有点儿: 有点儿贵 is a complaint; 便宜一点儿 is what you want.
Examples
请说慢一点儿。
Please speak a bit more slowly.
有大一些的吗？
Do you have a slightly bigger one?
今天比昨天冷一点儿。
Today is a little colder than yesterday.
Learn this in HSK 2 · Lesson 4: 红的还是白的 (Colours and clothes)
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