How to say “my, your, his” in Chinese with 的 (de)
Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2
Expressing possession with "的 (de)"
Noun 1 + 的 (de) + Noun 2
HSK 1ParticlesExpressing possession with "的 (de)"
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.
Examples
这是我的书。
Zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing possession with "的 (de)"” in Chinese?
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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