结构助词「得」(补语) jiégòu zhùcí "de"

结构助词「得」(补语)(jiégòu zhùcí "de")means “Verb + 得 + complement: describes HOW the action is done”. 得 comes AFTER a verb to introduce a complement that evaluates the action (how well / how fast): 跑得很快 (runs fast), 说得对 (said correctly). Formation: 动词 + 得 + 补语(做得怎么样)

Verb + 得 + complement: describes HOW the action is done

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Formation

动词 + 得 + 补语(做得怎么样)

Explanation

得 comes AFTER a verb to introduce a complement that evaluates the action (how well / how fast): 跑得很快 (runs fast), 说得对 (said correctly). This 得 is read in the neutral tone 'de' — not 'dé' (obtain) or 'děi' (must).

Examples

跑得 很快。
tā pǎo de hěn kuài.
He runs fast.
说得 对。
nǐ shuō de duì.
You are right (what you said is correct).

Note

Verb + 得 = neutral 'de'. Compare 得 'děi' (must) — different word.

FAQ

结构助词「得」(补语) — what does it mean and how is it used?

Verb + 得 + complement: describes HOW the action is done. 得 comes AFTER a verb to introduce a complement that evaluates the action (how well / how fast): 跑得很快 (runs fast), 说得对 (said correctly). This 得 is read in the neutral tone 'de' — not 'dé' (obtain) or 'děi' (must).

结构助词「得」(补语) — how do you form it?

动词 + 得 + 补语(做得怎么样)

结构助词「得」(补语) — any usage notes?

Verb + 得 = neutral 'de'. Compare 得 'děi' (must) — different word.

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