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

他 跑得 很快。
tā pǎo de hěn kuài.
He runs fast.
你 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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