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How to modify nouns with adjective + 的 (de) in Chinese

Adj. + 的 (de) + Noun

Modifying nouns with adjective + "的 (de)"

HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives

Rule structure

的 (de) after an adjective turns it into an attributive modifier before a noun. This construction shows what quality the object, person, or situation has.

Examples

我有一辆红色的汽车。

Wǒ yǒu yī liàng hóngsè de qìchē.

I have a red car.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Modifying nouns with adjective + "的 (de)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Adj. + 的 (de) + Noun. For example: 我有一辆红色的汽车。 — “I have a red car.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我有一辆红色的汽车。 — “I have a red car.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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