的
de
Possessive particle; modifier particle
How to modify nouns with a phrase and 的 (de)
Phrase + 的 (de) + Noun
的 (de) — modifying nouns with phrase
HSK 2Adverbs with Adjectives
Phrase + 的 (de) + Noun
HSK 2Adverbs with Adjectives的 (de) — modifying nouns with phrase
Rule structure
The particle 的 (de) is used to create attributive phrases that modify nouns. The structure is Modifying Phrase + 的 (de) + Noun. The phrase can be an adjective, a verb phrase, or even a clause.
Rule structure
The particle 的 (de) is used to create attributive phrases that modify nouns. The structure is Modifying Phrase + 的 (de) + Noun. The phrase can be an adjective, a verb phrase, or even a clause.
Examples
我买的书。
Wǒ mǎi de shū.
The book that I bought.
她买的衣服。
Tā mǎi de yīfú.
The clothes that she bought
我喜欢的水果。
Wǒ xǐhuān de shuǐguǒ.
The fruit that I like.
Examples
我买的书。
Wǒ mǎi de shū.
The book that I bought.
她买的衣服。
Tā mǎi de yīfú.
The clothes that she bought
我喜欢的水果。
Wǒ xǐhuān de shuǐguǒ.
The fruit that I like.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “modifying nouns with phrase” in Chinese with 的?
Use the structure: Phrase + 的 (de) + Noun. For example: 我买的书。 — “The book that I bought”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我买的书。 — “The book that I bought”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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