地
de
Adverb suffix
How to turn adjectives into adverbs with 地 (de)
Adj. + 地 (de) + Verb
地 (dì) — turning adjectives into adverbs
HSK 3Adjectives
Adj. + 地 (de) + Verb
HSK 3Adjectives地 (dì) — turning adjectives into adverbs
Rule structure
The particle 地 (de) is placed between a manner description and a verb, turning an adjective or phrase into an adverbial description of the action.
Rule structure
The particle 地 (de) is placed between a manner description and a verb, turning an adjective or phrase into an adverbial description of the action.
Examples
他很快地跑了。
Tā hěn kuài de pǎo le.
He ran quickly.
她慢慢地走。
Tā mànmàn de zǒu.
She walks slowly.
她高兴地唱歌。
Tā gāoxìng de chànggē.
She sings happily.
Examples
他很快地跑了。
Tā hěn kuài de pǎo le.
He ran quickly.
她慢慢地走。
Tā mànmàn de zǒu.
She walks slowly.
她高兴地唱歌。
Tā gāoxìng de chànggē.
She sings happily.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “turning adjectives into adverbs” in Chinese with 地?
Use the structure: Adj. + 地 (de) + Verb. For example: 他很快地跑了。 — “He ran quickly”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他很快地跑了。 — “He ran quickly”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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