How to show close relationships without 的 (de)
ProN. + Close Person
的 (de) — close relationship possession
ProN. + Close Person
HSK 1Particles的 (de) — close relationship possession
Rule structure
When talking about family, friends, or close people, 的 (de) is often omitted: 我妈妈 (wǒ māma) — my mom, 你朋友 (nǐ péngyou) — your friend. With ordinary objects, 的 (de) is usually kept: 我的书 (wǒ de shū) — my book.
Rule structure
When talking about family, friends, or close people, 的 (de) is often omitted: 我妈妈 (wǒ māma) — my mom, 你朋友 (nǐ péngyou) — your friend. With ordinary objects, 的 (de) is usually kept: 我的书 (wǒ de shū) — my book.
Examples
这是我妈妈。
Zhè shì wǒ māma.
This is my mom.
Examples
这是我妈妈。
Zhè shì wǒ māma.
This is my mom.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “close relationship possession” in Chinese with 的?
Use the structure: Pronoun + Close Person. For example: 这是我妈妈。 — “This is my mom.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这是我妈妈。 — “This is my mom.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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More HSK 1 grammar rules
了 — completed action after the verb
Subj. + Verb + 了 (le) + Obj.
了 — change of state
Change of State + 了 (le)
啊 — sentence-final interjection
⋯啊 (a)
不 — not anymore
不 (bù) + Verb Phrase + 了 (le)
呢 — “and …?” questions
Topic + 呢 (ne)?
吧 — softening speech
⋯⋯吧 (ba)
吧 — suggestions with “let's”
Command + 吧 (ba)
的 — possessive “my, your, his”
Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2