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 …)
HSK1Formation
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
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'.