Grammar game
有点儿 or 一点儿?
有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr) goes before an adjective and means a bit too, usually something you do not like. 一点儿 (yìdiǎnr) comes after an adjective or verb, or before a noun.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 有点儿 or 一点儿.
- Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
- A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
- Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.
Chinese sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.
- 这个汤有点儿咸。 This soup is a bit salty.
- 请你说慢一点儿。 Please speak a little more slowly.
- 我有点儿累。 I am a bit tired.
- 我想再喝一点儿水。 I would like a little more water.
- 今天有点儿冷。 It is a bit cold today.
- 多吃一点儿吧。 Eat a little more.
- 这件衬衫有点儿贵。 This shirt is a bit expensive.
- 你能小声一点儿吗？ Could you be a little quieter?
- 他今天好像有点儿难过。 He seems a bit sad today.
- 请给我一点儿盐。 Please give me a little salt.
- 我有点儿怕狗。 I am a bit afraid of dogs.
- 明天来早一点儿。 Come a little earlier tomorrow.
Questions
Is this Chinese grammar game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.
Do I need to read hanzi?
The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.
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