Answers to the Exercise on Correct Ways to Say “A Little Bit” in Mandarin
Correct Answer: B “一点儿(yìdiǎnr)” is a Chinese measure word which means “a little.” “有一点儿(yǒu yìdiǎnr)” is an adverb which also means “a little.” These are two very simple Chinese words, however, Mandarin beginners often get confused by them because their English translations are identical. Can you tell me what’s wrong with the sentence: “牛肉一点儿贵(niúròu yìdiǎnr guì)?”…