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点点

diǎndiǎn

Description

“点点”指很小的一点一点,可以是雨点、光点,也可以表示一点点、少量。

"点点" refers to very small spots or dots, such as raindrops or light spots, and can also mean a little bit or a small amount.

我们常说“一点点”或“星星点点”,语气很轻。

We often say "一点点" or "星星点点", which have a very light tone.

Meanings

点点diǎndiǎn

tiny dots or specks

天上有点点星光。

There are twinkling stars in the sky.

一点点yìdiǎndiǎn

a little bit; a small amount

我只会说一点点中文。

I can only speak a little Chinese.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    reduplication of 点 (dot/point), giving a small, scattered, light nuance.

  • Nuance

    often used in 一点点 to soften and mean 'just a tiny bit'.

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