的
de
Possessive particle; modifier particle
How to say “my, your, his” in Chinese with 的 (de)
Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2
的 (de) — possessive “my, your, his”
HSK 1Particles
Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2
HSK 1Particles的 (de) — possessive “my, your, his”
Rule structure
The particle 的 (de) is the primary marker. It placed between the possessor and the possessed (Possessor + 的 (de) + Possessed).
Rule structure
The particle 的 (de) is the primary marker. It placed between the possessor and the possessed (Possessor + 的 (de) + Possessed).
Examples
这是我的书。
Zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
这是我的猫。
Zhè shì wǒ de māo.
This is my cat.
我的书在这里。
Wǒ de shū zài zhèlǐ.
My book is here.
Examples
这是我的书。
Zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
这是我的猫。
Zhè shì wǒ de māo.
This is my cat.
我的书在这里。
Wǒ de shū zài zhèlǐ.
My book is here.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “possessive ‘my, your, his’” in Chinese with 的?
Use the structure: Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2. For example: 这是我的书。 — “This is my book”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这是我的书。 — “This is my book”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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