结构助词「地」（状语） jiégòu zhùcí "de"
结构助词「地」（状语）（jiégòu zhùcí "de"）means “Adjective + 地 + verb: turns a word into an adverb of manner”. 地 attaches to a describing word BEFORE a verb to show the manner of the action (how it is done): 慢慢地走 (walk slowly). Formation: 形容词 + 地 + 动词（怎样地做）
Adjective + 地 + verb: turns a word into an adverb of manner
HSK1Formation
形容词 + 地 + 动词（怎样地做）
Explanation
地 attaches to a describing word BEFORE a verb to show the manner of the action (how it is done): 慢慢地走 (walk slowly). Here 地 is read in the neutral tone 'de' — the same sound as 的 and 得, but a different word and position.
Examples
Note
地 before a verb = 'de' (not 'dì'). Adjective/descriptor + 地 + verb.
FAQ
结构助词「地」（状语） — what does it mean and how is it used?
Adjective + 地 + verb: turns a word into an adverb of manner. 地 attaches to a describing word BEFORE a verb to show the manner of the action (how it is done): 慢慢地走 (walk slowly). Here 地 is read in the neutral tone 'de' — the same sound as 的 and 得, but a different word and position.
结构助词「地」（状语） — how do you form it?
形容词 + 地 + 动词（怎样地做）
结构助词「地」（状语） — any usage notes?
地 before a verb = 'de' (not 'dì'). Adjective/descriptor + 地 + verb.