得
de
Structural particle, indicates manner or result of an action
How to say “caused me to” with 害得 (hàide)
害得 (hàide) + Person + Verb Phrase
害得 (hài dé) — causing a negative result
HSK 4Verb phrases
害得 (hàide) + Person + Verb Phrase
HSK 4Verb phrases害得 (hài dé) — causing a negative result
Rule structure
害得 (hàide) indicates that something has caused a negative consequence or trouble for someone. It implies blame or regret.
Rule structure
害得 (hàide) indicates that something has caused a negative consequence or trouble for someone. It implies blame or regret.
Examples
下雨害得我们没去成公园。
Xià yǔ hàide wǒmen méi qù chéng gōngyuán.
The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park.
他迟到害得大家等。
Tā chídào hài de dàjiā děng.
His lateness caused everyone to wait.
他害得我迟到了。
Tā hài de wǒ chídào le.
He caused me to be late.
Examples
下雨害得我们没去成公园。
Xià yǔ hàide wǒmen méi qù chéng gōngyuán.
The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park.
他迟到害得大家等。
Tā chídào hài de dàjiā děng.
His lateness caused everyone to wait.
他害得我迟到了。
Tā hài de wǒ chídào le.
He caused me to be late.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “causing a negative result” in Chinese with 害得?
Use the structure: 害得 (hàide) + Person + Verb Phrase. For example: 下雨害得我们没去成公园。 — “The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
下雨害得我们没去成公园。 — “The rain caused us not to be able to go to the park”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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