比较…一点 (bǐjiào...yīdiǎn)

比较 (bǐjiào) means "relatively" or "comparatively" and softens an adjective. Adding 一点 (yīdiǎn, a bit) at the end further reduces the strength of the statement, making it more modest or polite. The combination is natural when expressing a mild preference or gentle criticism.

Structure

Subject + 比较 + Adjective + 一点

一点 may also appear after a comparison: A + 比 + B + Adjective + 一点 (A is a little more [adj] than B).

Example Sentences

这家店的价格比较便宜一点。 Zhè jiā diàn de jiàgé bǐjiào piányí yīdiǎn. The prices at this store are comparatively a bit cheaper.

今天比昨天冷一点。 Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān lěng yīdiǎn. Today is a little colder than yesterday.

这条路比较近一点，我们走这边吧。 Zhè tiáo lù bǐjiào jìn yīdiǎn, wǒmen zǒu zhè biān ba. This road is comparatively a bit closer; let's go this way.

他说话比较慢一点，所以比较容易听懂。 Tā shuōhuà bǐjiào màn yīdiǎn, suǒyǐ bǐjiào róngyì tīngdǒng. He speaks comparatively a bit slower, so it is easier to understand.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
比较好一点	a bit better
比较贵一点	a bit more expensive
比较难一点	a bit more difficult
比较快一点	a bit faster
比较多一点	a bit more (in quantity)

Memory Hook

比较 sets up the comparison; 一点 dials it back to "just a notch." Together they say: "not dramatically different, just a small step in that direction."