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Using 的 ("de") (modal particle)

的 de

Particle
HSK 3

Structure

Statement + 的

Definition

语气助词，用在句末表示肯定、确定、强调、已然等语气。

A modal particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate affirmation, certainty, emphasis, or a completed action.

Usage

通常用在陈述句末尾，表示事情确实如此或强调某个事实。也可用于疑问句，但语气较委婉。常与“是”连用构成“是……的”结构。

Usually used at the end of declarative sentences to indicate that something is indeed the case or to emphasize a fact. It can also be used in questions to soften the tone. Often used with '是' to form the '是……的' structure.

Examples

  • 1 这道菜很好吃的。 (This dish is really delicious.)
  • 2 你一定会成功的。 (You will definitely succeed.)
  • 3 他昨天来过的。 (He came here yesterday.)
  • 4 这个电影我看过的。 (I have seen this movie.)
  • 5 我是昨天到北京的。 (I arrived in Beijing yesterday.)

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