结构助词「的」(定语) jiégòu zhùcí "de"

结构助词「的」(定语)(jiégòu zhùcí "de")means “Modifier + 的 + noun: links a modifier to a noun ('s / that …)”. 的 links a modifier (possessor, adjective phrase, clause) to the noun it describes: 我的书 (my book), 红色的花 (red flower). Formation: 定语 + 的 + 名词(…的东西)

Modifier + 的 + noun: links a modifier to a noun ('s / that …)

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Formation

定语 + 的 + 名词(…的东西)

Explanation

的 links a modifier (possessor, adjective phrase, clause) to the noun it describes: 我的书 (my book), 红色的花 (red flower). Read 的 in the neutral tone 'de'. With close relationships (family, my country) 的 is often dropped: 我妈妈.

Examples

这是 我的 书。
zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
红色的 花很漂亮。
hóngsè de huā hěn piàoliang.
The red flower is pretty.

Note

的 = neutral tone 'de', not 'dì' or 'dí'.

FAQ

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

Modifier + 的 + noun: links a modifier to a noun ('s / that …). 的 links a modifier (possessor, adjective phrase, clause) to the noun it describes: 我的书 (my book), 红色的花 (red flower). Read 的 in the neutral tone 'de'. With close relationships (family, my country) 的 is often dropped: 我妈妈.

结构助词「的」(定语) — how do you form it?

定语 + 的 + 名词(…的东西)

结构助词「的」(定语) — any usage notes?

的 = neutral tone 'de', not 'dì' or 'dí'.

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