一点也不
HSK 3- Emphasis
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The structure 一点也不 is used to emphasize complete negation, meaning "not... at all."
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
This is an emphatic form of 不, used to express absolute negation. 一点也不 means "not at all" or "not even a little bit."
This structure is commonly used with adjectives (e.g., 不累 - not tired → 一点也不累 - not tired at all) or with verbs expressing emotions and thoughts such as 喜欢 (to like), 想 (to miss/want), 担心 (to worry), and 怕 (to fear).
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 这个菜一点也不辣。繁: 這個菜一點也不辣。Zhège cài yìdiǎn yě bù là.
This dish is not spicy at all.
- 我一点也不累。繁: 我一點也不累。Wǒ yìdiǎn yě bù lèi.
I am not tired at all.
- 他一点也不喜欢运动。繁: 他一點也不喜歡運動。Tā yìdiǎn yě bù xǐhuān yùndòng.
He doesn't like sports at all.
- 你不用担心，我一点也不怕。繁: 你不用擔心，我一點也不怕。Nǐ bùyòng dānxīn, wǒ yìdiǎn yě bù pà.
You don't need to worry, I'm not scared at all.
- 这件衣服一点也不贵。繁: 這件衣服一點也不貴。Zhè jiàn yīfu yìdiǎn yě bù guì.
This piece of clothing is not expensive at all.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我一点也不吃饭。Correct:我一点饭也没吃。
To negate an action in the past, use the structure `一点 + noun + 也/都 + 没 + verb`.
- Wrong:他帅一点也不。Correct:他一点也不帅。
The phrase 一点也不 is a fixed unit that must stand immediately before the adjective or verb it modifies.