de

HSK 1
common
particle

Meaning of

的 means marker for attributive modifier; forms nominal de-structure. Pronounced de. HSK 1.

  • marker for attributive modifier
  • forms nominal de-structure
  • emphasizes agent, time, place, method of action

Character Info

Radical
Strokes8
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
shì
yán
de
 

This is strict discipline.

Zhè
shì
chōng
mǎn
xìng
de
shēng
huó
 

This is a life full of happiness.

shì
de
qīn
 

She is my mother.

shì
gōng
rén
jiē
de
dài
biǎo
 

He is the representative of the working class.

Shéi
shì
zhè
chǎng
sài
de
cái
pàn
 

Who is the referee of this game?