How to turn adjectives into adverbs with 地 (de)
Adj. + 地 (de) + Verb
Turning adjectives into adverbs
Adj. + 地 (de) + Verb
HSK 3AdjectivesTurning 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.
Examples
他很快地跑了。
Tā hěn kuài de pǎo le.
He ran quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Turning adjectives into adverbs” in Chinese?
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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