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Chinese
chàdiǎn
Meaning: almost; nearly; on the verge of
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

我差點遲到,幸好公車及時到了。
我差点迟到,幸好公车及时到了。
I almost arrived late, but fortunately the bus arrived on time.
他的反應十分迅捷,接住了差點掉落的相機。
His reaction was so swift that he caught the camera just as it was about to fall.
兩個孩子為了同一把雨傘互相拉扯,差點摔倒。
The two children tugged at the same umbrella and nearly fell over.

Usage Notes

It describes an event that nearly happened but did not, often followed by the result that prevented it.

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