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Particles in Chinese
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speakerParticles in Chinese

headspeakerThere are three particles for modifying words in Chinese - 的, 得 and 地.
headspeaker的 is used for modifying nouns. It can come after an adjective to describe a noun, or after another noun to indicate possession, similar to the “'s” in English. For example:
headspeaker安静的a quiet​图书馆library，​露西的Lucy's​厨房kitchen。
headspeaker得 is used for modifying verbs. It usually comes after a verb to modify it or to signify an outcome. It usually comes in the form of: verb + 得 + adjective. For example:
headspeaker她She​唱sang​得很好very well，​我I​看look​得见他(and) see him。
headspeaker地 is used to transform adjectives into adverbs. It is similar to the “-ly” suffix in English. Oftentimes, adjectives are repeated twice. For example:
headspeaker快快地quickly​跑ran，​难过地sadly​哭cried。
headspeakerLet's try a few exercises to practice what we've learned!
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker朱朱Junior​打破broke​艾迪 的Eddy's​花瓶vase。
  • 的
  • 得
  • 地
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker艾迪Eddy​生气 地angrily​骂scolded​他的his​儿子son。
  • 的
  • 得
  • 地
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker朱朱Junior​离开left​得 很快quickly。quickly
  • 的
  • 得
  • 地
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