How to modify nouns with adjective + 的 (de) in Chinese
Adj. + 的 (de) + Noun
的 (de) — adjective + 的 (de) + noun
Adj. + 的 (de) + Noun
HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives的 (de) — adjective + 的 (de) + noun
Rule structure
的 (de) after an adjective turns it into an attributive modifier before a noun. This construction shows what quality the object, person, or situation has.
Rule structure
的 (de) after an adjective turns it into an attributive modifier before a noun. This construction shows what quality the object, person, or situation has.
Examples
我有一辆红色的汽车。
Wǒ yǒu yī liàng hóngsè de qìchē.
I have a red car.
Examples
我有一辆红色的汽车。
Wǒ yǒu yī liàng hóngsè de qìchē.
I have a red car.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “adjective + 的 + noun” in Chinese with 的?
Use the structure: Adj. + 的 (de) + Noun. For example: 我有一辆红色的汽车。 — “I have a red car.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我有一辆红色的汽车。 — “I have a red car.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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