的
de
Meaning
- of; ~'s (possessive particle)
- (used after an attribute when it modifies a noun)
Definition
的 是一个结构助词，主要用于表示所属关系、修饰关系，或构成名词性短语。
的 is a structural particle used primarily to indicate possession, modification, or to form noun phrases.
Usage
用于连接定语和中心语，表示修饰或所属关系；也用于构成“的”字短语，指代人或事物。
Used to connect a modifier and the head noun, indicating modification or possession; also used to form '的' phrases that refer to people or things.
Examples
- 1 这是我的书。(This is my book.)
- 2 红色的花很漂亮。(The red flower is very pretty.)
- 3 昨天买的那件衣服很贵。(The clothes bought yesterday are very expensive.)
- 4 开车的是一位老师。(The one driving is a teacher.)
- 5 我喜欢吃辣的。(I like to eat spicy food.)
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