得
auxiliary particle for possibility, result, degree
Meanings
4 senses · 16 examplesparticle
indicating possibility/permission
Negative form is 不得 (bù dé). Used to say whether an action is allowed or possible.
She can go, and I can go too.
We will not give in an inch to unreasonable demands.
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Is this seat available for you to sit on?
Smoking is prohibited here, you are not allowed to smoke.
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indicating possibility between verb and complement
Negative form replaces 得 with 不 (bù). Used to say whether an action can achieve a certain result.
I can carry this box.
I cannot solve this problem.
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He can run very fast.
I can find this road.
I cannot carry this bag.
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connecting result/degree complement
Used to link a verb/adjective to a complement that describes the result or degree of the action. Note that for verb-object phrases, the verb must be repeated, e.g., 写字写得很好.
He ran so hard that he couldn't catch his breath.
Her handwriting is very good.
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It's extremely hot today.
The meal my mom made made me very satisfied.
He speaks very quickly.
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indicating completed action (archaic)
archaicThis usage is only found in classical Chinese or early modern Chinese works, not in modern daily speech.
He walked out the door.
She ran back home.