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有一点儿 (yǒu yì diǎnr) — Chinese word meaning

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有一点儿 (yǒu yì diǎnr) is a Chinese word: a little. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 有一点儿

副 fù adverb

a little

我有一点儿累。

wǒ yǒu yì diǎnr lèi

I'm a little tired.

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Word breakdown

有 yǒu — to have (forms set phrase indicating possession of a small degree)

Words with this character (53)
  • 1 有些 yǒu xiē — some HSK 1
    • 有 to have; indicates existence or degree
    • 些 some; a little; indicates an indefinite small amount or degree
    Example

    有些人喜欢喝茶。

    yǒu xiē rén xǐ huan hē chá

    Some people like to drink tea.

  • 2 有的 yǒu de — some HSK 1
    • 有 have, exist (forms the base meaning of possession/existence)
    • 的 nominalizing particle (converts the verb into a pronoun meaning 'some ones')
    Example

    有的人喜欢喝茶，有的人喜欢喝咖啡。

    yǒu de rén xǐ huan hē chá yǒu de rén xǐ huan hē kā fēi

    Some people like to drink tea, some people like to drink coffee.

  • 3 没有 méi yǒu — not have HSK 1
    • 没 negation marker (not)
    • 有 have, possess, exist
    Example

    我没有钱。

    wǒ méi yǒu qián

    I don't have money.

  • 4 有意思 yǒu yì si — interesting HSK 2
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 意 meaning, significance
    • 思 thought, thinking
    Example

    这本书很有意思。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yì si

    This book is very interesting.

  • 5 有时候 yǒu shí hòu — sometimes HSK 2
    • 有 to have/exist (introduces the temporal expression)
    • 时 time/moment (the core temporal meaning)
    • 候 time/occasion (optional reinforcement of temporal meaning)
    Example

    我有时候喜欢一个人待着。

    wǒ yǒu shí hòu xǐ huān yí gè rén dāi zhe

    I sometimes like to be alone.

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  • 6 只有 zhǐ yǒu — only HSK 3
    • 只 only, merely (restrictive sense)
    • 有 forms conditional conjunction (when there is/exists)
    Example

    只有努力学习，才能取得好成绩。

    zhǐ yǒu nǔ lì xué xí cái néng qǔ dé hǎo chéng jì

    Only by studying hard can you achieve good grades.

  • 7 有关 yǒu guān — to be related to HSK 3
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates existence of relation)
    • 关 relation, connection, concern
    Example

    这本书有关中国历史。

    zhè běn shū yǒu guān zhōng guó lì shǐ

    This book is related to Chinese history.

  • 8 有名 yǒu míng — famous HSK 3
    • 有 to have, possess
    • 名 name, reputation, fame
    Example

    他是一位有名的作家。

    tā shì yī wèi yǒu míng de zuò jiā

    He is a famous writer.

  • 9 有用 yǒu yòng — useful HSK 3
    • 有 to have; indicates possession or existence
    • 用 use; utility or function
    Example

    这本书很有用。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yòng

    This book is very useful.

  • 10 所有 suǒ yǒu — all; to own, to possess HSK 4
    • 所 structural particle that combines with verbs; here forms 'all/possess'
    • 有 to have, to possess; provides the core meaning of possession or totality
    Example

    所有的学生都来了。

    suǒ yǒu de xué sheng dōu lái le

    All the students came.

  • 11 有效 yǒu xiào — effective HSK 4
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 效 effect, effectiveness
    Example

    这个方法很有效。

    zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn yǒu xiào

    This method is very effective.

  • 12 有着 yǒu zhe — have HSK 4
    • 有 to have/possess (main verb)
    • 着 aspect particle indicating continuous state
    Example

    这座城市有着悠久的历史。

    zhè zuò chéng shì yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ

    This city has a long history.

  • 13 有趣 yǒu qù — interesting HSK 4
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates possession of a quality)
    • 趣 interest, amusement (the quality of being engaging)
    Example

    这本书很有趣。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu qù

    This book is very interesting.

  • 14 现有 xiàn yǒu — existing HSK 4
    • 现 present, current
    • 有 to exist, to have
    Example

    我们需要改进现有的系统。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi jìn xiàn yǒu de xì tǒng

    We need to improve the existing system.

  • 15 具有 jù yǒu — to possess HSK 5
    • 具 to be equipped with, to have fully
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    他具有丰富的工作经验。

    tā jù yǒu fēng fù de gōng zuò jīng yàn

    He possesses rich work experience.

  • 16 原有 yuán yǒu — original, pre-existing HSK 5
    • 原 original, former, initial
    • 有 existing, having, possessed
    Example

    系统升级后，原有的数据不会丢失。

    xì tǒng shēng jí hòu yuán yǒu de shù jù bù huì diū shī

    After the system upgrade, the original data will not be lost.

  • 17 含有 hán yǒu — to contain HSK 5
    • 含 to hold, to contain within
    • 有 to possess, to have
    Example

    这种水果含有丰富的维生素C。

    zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ hán yǒu fēng fù de wéi shēng sù C

    This fruit contains abundant vitamin C.

  • 18 富有 fù yǒu — wealthy HSK 5
    • 富 wealth, richness, abundance
    • 有 to possess, to have
    Example

    她来自一个富有的家庭。

    tā lái zì yí gè fù yǒu de jiā tíng

    She comes from a wealthy family.

  • 19 拥有 yōng yǒu — to possess; to have; to own HSK 5
    • 拥 to hold, to embrace (suggests actively holding or gathering something)
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates the state of ownership or possession)
    Example

    每个人都应该拥有追求梦想的权利。

    měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi yōng yǒu zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng de quán lì

    Everyone should have the right to pursue their dreams.

  • 20 有利 yǒu lì — advantageous HSK 5
    • 有 to have/possess
    • 利 benefit/advantage
    Example

    这个位置对我们很有利。

    zhè ge wèi zhì duì wǒ men hěn yǒu lì

    This position is very advantageous for us.

  • 21 有力 yǒu lì — powerful HSK 5
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 力 strength, power, force
    Example

    这是一个有力的证据。

    zhè shì yí gè yǒu lì de zhèng jù

    This is powerful evidence.

  • 22 有助于 yǒu zhù yú — be helpful to HSK 5
    • 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
    • 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
    • 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
    Example

    运动有助于健康。

    yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng

    Exercise is helpful to health.

  • 23 有害 yǒu hài — harmful HSK 5
    • 有 to have/possess (forms part of adjective meaning 'having harm')
    • 害 harm/damage/injury (the core negative meaning)
    Example

    吸烟对健康有害。

    xī yān duì jiàn kāng yǒu hài

    Smoking is harmful to health.

  • 24 有益 yǒu yì — beneficial HSK 5
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 益 benefit, advantage
    Example

    运动对健康有益。

    yùn dòng duì jiàn kāng yǒu yì

    Exercise is beneficial for health.

  • 25 有限 yǒu xiàn — limited HSK 5
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 限 limit, boundary, restriction
    Example

    我们的时间有限。

    wǒ men de shí jiān yǒu xiàn

    Our time is limited.

  • 26 特有 tè yǒu — unique, characteristic, peculiar to HSK 5
    • 特 special, particular, distinctive
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    熊猫是中国特有的动物。

    xióng māo shì Zhōng guó tè yǒu de dòng wù

    Pandas are animals unique to China.

  • 27 占有 zhàn yǒu — to possess HSK 6
    • 占 occupy, take control of
    • 有 have, possess
    Example

    他占有公司30%的股份。

    tā zhàn yǒu gōng sī bǎi fēn zhī sān shí de gǔ fèn

    He possesses 30% of the company's shares.

  • 28 持有 chí yǒu — to hold, to possess HSK 6
    • 持 to hold, to grasp, to maintain
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    他持有这家公司的股份。

    tā chí yǒu zhè jiā gōng sī de gǔ fèn

    He holds shares in this company.

  • 29 有劲 yǒu jìn — energetic, vigorous HSK 6
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 劲 strength, energy, vigor
    Example

    他今天看起来很有劲。

    tā jīn tiān kàn qǐ lái hěn yǒu jìn

    He looks very energetic today.

  • 30 有序 yǒu xù — orderly HSK 6
    • 有 having, possessing (indicates the presence of order)
    • 序 order, sequence (the quality of being organized)
    Example

    市民有序地排队等候。

    shì mín yǒu xù de pái duì děng hòu

    Citizens queue up in an orderly manner.

  • 31 有机 yǒu jī — organic HSK 6
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 机 mechanism, organization, structure
    Example

    我喜欢吃有机蔬菜。

    wǒ xǐ huān chī yǒu jī shū cài

    I like to eat organic vegetables.

  • 32 一无所有 yì wú suǒ yǒu — to have nothing at all HSK 7
    • 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
    • 无 not have; without
    • 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
    • 有 have; possess
    Example

    她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。

    tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng

    When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.

  • 33 享有 xiǎng yǒu — to enjoy, to possess HSK 7
    • 享 to enjoy, to partake in
    • 有 to have, to possess
    Example

    所有公民都享有平等的权利。

    suǒ yǒu gōng mín dōu xiǎng yǒu píng děng de quán lì

    All citizens enjoy equal rights.

  • 34 前所未有 qián suǒ wèi yǒu — unprecedented HSK 7
    • 前 before, previous
    • 所 that which (nominalizing particle)
    • 未 not yet, never
    • 有 to have, to exist
    Example

    这是一次前所未有的挑战。

    zhè shì yī cì qián suǒ wèi yǒu de tiǎo zhàn

    This is an unprecedented challenge.

  • 35 唯有 wéi yǒu — only HSK 7
    • 唯 only, solely, exclusively
    • 有 to have, there is
    Example

    唯有努力才能成功。

    wéi yǒu nǔ lì cái néng chéng gōng

    Only through hard work can one succeed.

  • 36 固有 gù yǒu — inherent HSK 7
    • 固 firm, fixed
    • 有 possess, have
    Example

    每个民族都有其固有的文化传统。

    měi gè mín zú dōu yǒu qí gù yǒu de wén huà chuán tǒng

    Every nation has its inherent cultural traditions.

  • 37 国有 guó yǒu — state-owned HSK 7
    • 国 state, nation
    • 有 owned, possession
    Example

    这家公司是国有企业。

    zhè jiā gōng sī shì guó yǒu qǐ yè

    This company is a state-owned enterprise.

  • 38 大有可为 dà yǒu kě wéi — have great potential HSK 7
    • 大 great, significant
    • 有 have, possess
    • 可 can, possible
    • 为 do, accomplish
    Example

    我相信这个项目大有可为。

    wǒ xiāng xìn zhè ge xiàng mù dà yǒu kě wéi

    I believe this project has great potential.

  • 39 岂有此理 qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ — Outrageous! Preposterous! HSK 7
    • 岂 rhetorical question particle meaning 'how could' or 'how can'
    • 有 to have, to exist
    • 此 this (demonstrative pronoun)
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    他竟然这样做，真是岂有此理！

    tā jìng rán zhè yàng zuò zhēn shì qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ

    He actually did this, how outrageous!

  • 40 应有尽有 yīng yǒu jìn yǒu — have everything, everything is available HSK 7
    • 应 should, ought to - indicates what ought to be present
    • 有 have, exist - indicates possession or existence
    • 尽 exhaust, complete, all - emphasizes completeness and totality
    • 有 have, exist - reiterates possession or existence
    Example

    这个超市应有尽有，什么都能买到。

    zhè ge chāo shì yīng yǒu jìn yǒu shén me dōu néng mǎi dào

    This supermarket has everything, you can buy anything.

  • 41 彬彬有礼 bīnbīn yǒu lǐ — polite and courteous HSK 7
    • 彬 refined, elegant (first character in reduplication)
    • 彬 refined, elegant (second character for emphasis)
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, manners
    Example

    这位年轻人彬彬有礼，给大家留下了很好的印象。

    zhè wèi niánqīng rén bīnbīn yǒu lǐ gěi dàjiā liú xià le hěn hǎo de yìnxiàng

    This young person is polite and courteous, leaving everyone with a very good impression.

  • 42 有声有色 yǒu shēng yǒu sè — vivid and dramatic HSK 7
    • 有 to have (first part of parallel structure)
    • 声 sound, voice (auditory element)
    • 有 to have (second part of parallel structure)
    • 色 color (visual element)
    Example

    他讲故事总是有声有色，大家都爱听。

    tā jiǎng gù shi zǒng shì yǒu shēng yǒu sè dà jiā dōu ài tīng

    He always tells stories vividly and dramatically, everyone loves to listen.

  • 43 有幸 yǒu xìng — to have the honor HSK 7
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 幸 fortune, honor, luck
    Example

    我有幸见到了那位著名作家。

    wǒ yǒu xìng jiàn dào le nà wèi zhù míng zuò jiā

    I had the honor of meeting that famous writer.

  • 44 有待 yǒu dài — remain to be; need to be HSK 7
    • 有 to have; indicates existence of something pending
    • 待 to wait; indicates something awaiting action or resolution
    Example

    这个问题有待解决。

    zhè ge wèn tí yǒu dài jiě jué

    This problem remains to be solved.

  • 45 有意 yǒu yì — intentionally HSK 7
    • 有 having, possessing
    • 意 intention, purpose
    Example

    我不是有意要伤害你。

    wǒ bú shì yǒu yì yào shāng hài nǐ

    I didn't intentionally mean to hurt you.

  • 46 有望 yǒu wàng — to be expected to HSK 7
    • 有 to have (possession of hope/expectation)
    • 望 hope, expectation, prospect
    Example

    这个项目有望在年底完成。

    zhè ge xiàng mù yǒu wàng zài nián dǐ wán chéng

    This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

  • 47 有朝一日 yǒu zhāo yī rì — one day HSK 7
    • 有 to have, indicates existence or possibility
    • 朝 morning, day, refers to a time period
    • 一 one, specifies singularity
    • 日 day, time unit
    Example

    有朝一日，我会实现我的梦想。

    yǒu zhāo yī rì wǒ huì shí xiàn wǒ de mèng xiǎng

    One day, I will realize my dream.

  • 48 有条不紊 yǒu tiáo bù wěn — orderly and methodical HSK 7
    • 有 to have, possessing
    • 条 order, systematic arrangement
    • 不 not, negation
    • 紊 disorder, chaos
    Example

    她做事总是有条不紊，从不慌乱。

    tā zuò shì zǒng shì yǒu tiáo bù wěn cóng bù huāng luàn

    She always does things in an orderly and methodical manner, never panicking.

  • 49 有的放矢 yǒu dì fàng shǐ — to have a clear aim; targeted; purposeful HSK 7
    • 有 to have; indicates possession of a target
    • 的 target; the mark or objective to aim at
    • 放 to release/shoot; the action of shooting an arrow
    • 矢 arrow; the projectile being aimed and shot
    Example

    我们应该有的放矢地解决问题，不能盲目行动。

    wǒ men yīng gāi yǒu dì fàng shǐ de jiě jué wèn tí bù néng máng mù xíng dòng

    We should solve problems with a clear aim, not act blindly.

  • 50 津津有味 jīn jīn yǒu wèi — with great relish; with keen interest HSK 7
    • 津 saliva; expressing eager anticipation
    • 津 repeated for emphasis; intensifying the sense of relish
    • 有 to have; possessing
    • 味 taste; flavor; interest
    Example

    孩子们津津有味地听老师讲故事。

    hái zi men jīn jīn yǒu wèi de tīng lǎo shī jiǎng gù shi

    The children listened to the teacher telling stories with keen interest.

  • 51 私有 sī yǒu — private HSK 7
    • 私 private, personal
    • 有 to own, to possess
    Example

    这是私有财产，请勿进入。

    zhè shì sī yǒu cái chǎn qǐng wù jìn rù

    This is private property, please do not enter.

  • 52 稀有 xī yǒu — rare HSK 7
    • 稀 sparse, scarce, few
    • 有 to exist, to have
    Example

    大熊猫是中国的稀有动物。

    dà xióng māo shì Zhōng guó de xī yǒu dòng wù

    The giant panda is a rare animal in China.

  • 53 胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú — to have a well-thought-out plan; to be fully prepared and confident HSK 7
    • 胸 chest; represents the inner mind where the plan is held
    • 有 to have; indicates possession of the plan
    • 成 complete; indicates the plan is fully formed
    • 竹 bamboo; refers to the complete bamboo painting visualized in mind
    Example

    经过充分的准备，我对明天的面试胸有成竹。

    jīng guò chōng fèn de zhǔn bèi wǒ duì míng tiān de miàn shì xiōng yǒu chéng zhú

    After thorough preparation, I am fully confident about tomorrow's interview.

一 yī — one (emphasizes a small, singular amount)

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点 diǎn — a bit, a point (core element indicating small degree or amount)

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儿 ér / r — diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, softening effect)

Contextual pronunciation: r

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  • 6 这儿 zhèr — here HSK 1
    • 这 this (demonstrative indicating proximity)
    • 儿 colloquial suffix (creates r-colored pronunciation)
    Example

    这儿的天气很好。

    zhèr de tiān qì hěn hǎo

    The weather here is very good.

  • 7 那儿 nàr — there HSK 1
    • 那 that (demonstrative indicating distant location)
    • 儿 colloquial suffix (creates retroflex 'r' ending)
    Example

    我们在那儿见面吧。

    wǒ men zài nàr jiàn miàn ba

    Let's meet there.

  • 8 面条儿 miàn tiáo r — noodles HSK 1
    • 面 flour/wheat, forms the base meaning of noodles
    • 条 strip/strand, indicates the long thin shape of noodles
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (erhua), adds colloquial/Beijing dialect flavor
    Example

    妈妈做了一碗热腾腾的面条儿。

    mā ma zuò le yī wǎn rè téng téng de miàn tiáo r

    Mom made a bowl of steaming hot noodles.

  • 9 一会儿 yí huìr — a moment, a little while HSK 2
    • 一 one; a single (quantifier)
    • 会 moment; while (period of time)
    • 儿 colloquial diminutive suffix
    Example

    我一会儿就回来。

    wǒ yí huìr jiù huí lái

    I'll be back in a moment.

  • 10 女孩儿 nǚ hái r — girl HSK 2
    • 女 female, woman - indicates feminine gender
    • 孩 child - indicates youth or young age
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (erhua) - adds colloquial or endearing tone
    Example

    那个女孩儿很聪明。

    nà ge nǚ hái r hěn cōng ming

    That girl is very smart.

  • 11 小孩儿 xiǎo hái r — child, kid HSK 2
    • 小 small, little
    • 孩 child
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (erhua)
    Example

    这个小孩儿很可爱。

    zhè ge xiǎo hái r hěn kě ài

    This child is very cute.

  • 12 男孩儿 nán hái r — boy HSK 2
    • 男 male, masculine gender
    • 孩 child, the base noun
    • 儿 diminutive suffix, adds colloquial/informal tone
    Example

    这个男孩儿是我的弟弟。

    zhè ge nán hái r shì wǒ de dì di

    This boy is my younger brother.

  • 13 一块儿 yí kuài r — one piece, one unit HSK 3
    • 一 one, single
    • 块 piece, chunk
    • 儿 retroflex suffix (colloquial marker)
    Example

    这是一块儿,不要分开。

    zhè shì yí kuài r bú yào fēn kāi

    This is one piece, don't separate it.

  • 14 聊天儿 liáo tiān r — to chat HSK 3
    • 聊 to chat, to talk casually (main verb component)
    • 天 contributes to the idiomatic meaning of 'chat' (literally 'sky/heaven', but here part of the compound)
    • 儿 erhua suffix adding a colloquial, casual, and friendly tone
    Example

    我喜欢和朋友聊天儿。

    wǒ xǐ huān hé péng yǒu liáo tiān r

    I like to chat with friends.

  • 15 儿童 ér tóng — children HSK 4
    • 儿 child, young person
    • 童 child, youngster (formal/literary)
    Example

    儿童需要充足的睡眠。

    ér tóng xū yào chōng zú de shuì mián

    Children need sufficient sleep.

  • 16 差一点儿 chà yì diǎnr — almost, nearly HSK 4
    • 差 to lack, to fall short
    • 一 one (as a measure)
    • 点 a bit, a little
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial flavor)
    Example

    我差一点儿忘了你的生日。

    wǒ chà yì diǎnr wàng le nǐ de shēng rì

    I almost forgot your birthday.

  • 17 差一点儿 chà (yī) diǎnr — almost HSK 4
    • 差 differ, lack, fall short of
    • 一 one (used as intensifier)
    • 点 point, a little bit
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (softens expression)
    Example

    我差点儿忘了带钥匙。

    wǒ chà diǎnr wàng le dài yào shi

    I almost forgot to bring my keys.

  • 18 干活儿 gàn huór — to work HSK 4
    • 干 to do, to work
    • 活 work, job, task
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (creates retroflex ending)
    Example

    他每天都在田里干活儿。

    tā měi tiān dōu zài tián lǐ gàn huór

    He works in the fields every day.

  • 19 儿女 ér nǚ — children HSK 5
    • 儿 son(s), represents male children
    • 女 daughter(s), represents female children
    Example

    父母都希望儿女幸福。

    fù mǔ dōu xī wàng ér nǚ xìng fú

    Parents all hope their children are happy.

  • 20 幼儿园 yòu ér yuán — kindergarten HSK 5
    • 幼 young, immature (indicates young age)
    • 儿 child (specifies the age group)
    • 园 garden, institution (indicates a place or facility)
    Example

    她明年要上幼儿园。

    tā míng nián yào shàng yòu ér yuán

    She will start kindergarten next year.

  • 21 没法儿 méi fǎr — have no way to; can't help it; impossible HSK 5
    • 没 not have; negation
    • 法 method; way
    • 儿 erhua suffix; adds colloquial tone
    Example

    他不听劝，我也没法儿。

    tā bù tīng quàn wǒ yě méi fǎr

    He won't listen to advice, so I can't help it.

  • 22 儿科 ér kē — pediatrics HSK 6
    • 儿 child/children
    • 科 department/specialty/branch
    Example

    她是一名儿科医生。

    tā shì yī míng ér kē yī shēng

    She is a pediatrician.

  • 23 大伙儿 dà huǒr — everyone HSK 6
    • 大 big, great; emphasizes the inclusiveness of the whole group
    • 伙 group, company; refers to a collective of people
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (erhua); adds a colloquial, friendly tone
    Example

    大伙儿一起努力吧！

    dà huǒr yì qǐ nǔ lì ba

    Let's all work hard together!

  • 24 婴儿 yīng ér — baby HSK 6
    • 婴 infant, newborn baby
    • 儿 child (suffix emphasizing youth)
    Example

    这个婴儿很可爱。

    zhè ge yīng ér hěn kě ài

    This baby is very cute.

  • 25 小偷儿 xiǎo tōu r — thief HSK 6
    • 小 small, petty (adds colloquial tone)
    • 偷 steal, thief (core meaning)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (Beijing dialect flavor)
    Example

    小偷儿偷走了我的钱包。

    xiǎo tōu r tōu zǒu le wǒ de qián bāo

    The thief stole my wallet.

  • 26 少儿 shào ér — children HSK 6
    Example

    这是一本少儿读物。

    zhè shì yì běn shào ér dú wù

    This is a children's book.

  • 27 模特儿 mó tè r — model HSK 6
    • 模 model, pattern (phonetic part of loanword)
    • 特 special (phonetic part completing the sound 'model')
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, friendly tone)
    Example

    她是一位著名的模特儿。

    tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de mó tè r

    She is a famous model.

  • 28 个头儿 gè tóu r — size HSK 7
    • 个 classifier/measure word indicating individual unit
    • 头 head; in this compound refers to size or dimension
    • 儿 retroflex suffix adding colloquial/informal tone (Beijing dialect)
    Example

    这个西瓜个头儿真大。

    zhè ge xī guā gè tóu r zhēn dà

    This watermelon is really big in size.

  • 29 人缘儿 rén yuán r — popularity HSK 7
    • 人 people (refers to others in social context)
    • 缘 affinity/connection (the social bonds or relationships)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (makes the word more colloquial)
    Example

    他人缘儿很好，大家都喜欢他。

    tā rén yuán r hěn hǎo dà jiā dōu xǐ huan tā

    He is very popular, everyone likes him.

  • 30 冰棍儿 bīng gùnr — popsicle HSK 7
    • 冰 ice, frozen
    • 棍 stick, rod-shaped
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (makes the word colloquial)
    Example

    夏天吃冰棍儿很凉快。

    xià tiān chī bīng gùnr hěn liáng kuai

    Eating popsicles in summer is very refreshing.

  • 31 口哨儿 kǒu shào r — whistle HSK 7
    • 口 mouth (indicates the sound is made with the mouth)
    • 哨 whistle (the main meaning component)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial tone)
    Example

    他吹了一声口哨儿。

    tā chuī le yì shēng kǒu shào r

    He blew a whistle.

  • 32 孤儿 gū ér — orphan HSK 7
    • 孤 alone, solitary, without parents
    • 儿 child, son
    Example

    这个孤儿被一个善良的家庭收养了。

    zhè ge gū ér bèi yí ge shàn liáng de jiā tíng shōu yǎng le

    This orphan was adopted by a kind family.

  • 33 心眼儿 xīn yǎn r — mind, intention, heart HSK 7
    • 心 heart, mind - represents mental and emotional aspects
    • 眼 eye - represents perception, insight, and understanding
    • 儿 diminutive suffix - adds colloquial, informal tone
    Example

    她是个好心眼儿的人。

    tā shì gè hǎo xīn yǎn r de rén

    She is a kind-hearted person.

  • 34 打盹儿 dǎ dǔnr — to doze HSK 7
    • 打 to do/to engage in (verb prefix)
    • 盹 doze/nap (main meaning)
    • 儿 colloquial suffix (adds informal tone)
    Example

    爷爷喜欢午饭后打盹儿。

    yé ye xǐ huan wǔ fàn hòu dǎ dǔnr

    Grandpa likes to doze after lunch.

  • 35 没准儿 méi zhǔn r — maybe, perhaps HSK 7
    • 没 negation, 'not'
    • 准 certain, accurate
    • 儿 retroflex suffix (colloquial)
    Example

    明天没准儿会下雨。

    míng tiān méi zhǔn r huì xià yǔ

    It might rain tomorrow.

  • 36 玩意儿 wán yìr — thing HSK 7
    • 玩 play, toy (contributes the sense of object or plaything)
    • 意 idea, meaning (serves as a generic noun component)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, informal tone)
    Example

    这是什么玩意儿？

    zhè shì shén me wán yìr

    What is this thing?

  • 37 离谱儿 lí pǔr — outrageous HSK 7
    • 离 depart from, deviate from
    • 谱 standard, norm, accepted limits
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (colloquial, no semantic meaning)
    Example

    这个价格太离谱儿了。

    zhè ge jià gé tài lí pǔr le

    This price is too outrageous.

  • 38 纳闷儿 nà mènr — to be puzzled HSK 7
    • 纳 to harbor (a feeling in one's mind)
    • 闷 puzzled, perplexed
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (Beijing dialect)
    Example

    我真纳闷儿，他为什么不来。

    wǒ zhēn nà mènr tā wèi shén me bù lái

    I'm really puzzled why he didn't come.

  • 39 绕远儿 rào yuǎn r — to take a detour HSK 7
    • 绕 to go around, to circle
    • 远 far, distant
    • 儿 colloquial suffix (Beijing dialect retroflex ending)
    Example

    为了避开堵车，我们只好绕远儿走。

    wèi le bì kāi dǔ chē wǒ men zhǐ hǎo rào yuǎn r zǒu

    To avoid the traffic jam, we had to take a detour.

  • 40 绕远儿 rào yuǎnr — take a detour / go the long way HSK 7
    • 绕 to go around, to make a circuit
    • 远 far, distant (indicating increased distance)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (colloquial, adds dialectal flavor)
    Example

    从这里走会绕远儿，我们还是走那条近路吧。

    cóng zhè lǐ zǒu huì rào yuǎnr wǒ men hái shi zǒu nà tiáo jìn lù ba

    Going from here will be a detour; let's take that shortcut instead.

  • 41 老伴儿 lǎo bàn r — spouse (of an elderly couple) HSK 7
    • 老 old, elderly (indicates this is a spouse in old age)
    • 伴 companion, partner (core meaning of spouse)
    • 儿 diminutive suffix (adds colloquial, affectionate tone)
    Example

    我的老伴儿今天去看医生了。

    wǒ de lǎo bàn r jīn tiān qù kàn yī shēng le

    My spouse went to see the doctor today.

  • 42 胎儿 tāi ér — fetus HSK 7
    • 胎 embryo, the unborn organism in the womb
    • 儿 child, a suffix indicating a young being
    Example

    医生说胎儿发育正常。

    yī shēng shuō tāi ér fā yù zhèng cháng

    The doctor said the fetus is developing normally.

Structure & writing
1 有 yǒu — to have; to possess (opposite of "无/没")
有 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
随 suí to follow
HSK 7
肴 yáo cooked meat or fish dishes 贿 huì (lit.) wealth; goods 郁 yù richly fragrant; strongly aromatic

有 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent

一 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

3 点 diǎn — a small drop of liquid; droplet

点 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

3.1 占 zhàn — to occupy; to seize
Xpinyin
占 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 1
店 diàn shop; store 点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet
HSK 2
站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 5
战 zhàn war; battle; combat 贴 tiē to paste, to stick (a thin flat object onto something)
HSK 6
粘 zhān to stick together or adhere to something 钻 zuān to drill or bore a hole by rotating a pointed object
HSK 7
帖 tiě invitation card 沾 zhān to soak; to moisten 黏 nián sticky; adhesive (like paste or glue)
3.2 灬 huǒ — fire radical
灬 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
点 diǎn a small drop of liquid; droplet 热 rè hot; high in temperature (opposite of 'cold')
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
照 zhào (of light) shine on an object 熊 xióng bear (large mammal with short tail, thick limbs, and hooked claws) 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕
HSK 4
熟 shú ripe (of fruit or crops, opposite of '生')
HSK 5
烈 liè intense, strong, powerful (of concentration, force, momentum, etc.) 煮 zhǔ to boil or cook (food) in water over heat 熬 áo to cook grain etc. in water into a paste or porridge
HSK 6
杰 jié a person of outstanding talent 焦 jiāo scorched, charred (dried out by heat, turning yellowish-black, hard and brittle)
HSK 7
烹 pēng cooking method: stir briefly in hot oil, then add soy sauce and seasonings, and dish up immediately 煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned) 熙 xī (lit.) bright, radiant 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 蒸 zhēng to evaporate; (of liquid) to heat up and rise as vapor
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遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure

Stroke order

4 儿 ér / r — male (of animals)
儿 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
养 yǎng to provide for; to support financially
HSK 4
允 yǔn to agree, to approve 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 竟 jìng to end; to finish 貌 mào appearance, looks
HSK 5
匹 pǐ to match, to equal, to be comparable to

儿 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order