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的 (de) — how to say "possessive particle" in Chinese
的
Possessive particle; modifier particle
Radicals / Keys
白
White
#106 · bái · 5 strokes
Examples
这是我的电脑，你有电脑吗？
This is my computer, do you have a computer?
这是我的书
This is my book.
Mnemonic
[de-] Detective Deidra was searching for a missing puzzle piece that belonged to a mystical board game. 🧩 The piece had the character 的 on it, marking it as the game's possessive particle, essential for the game's completion. Finally, she found it under a mysterious glowing light, and the board came to life with 的 magic!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "possessive particle" in Chinese?
"possessive particle" in Chinese is 的 (de).
What does 的 mean in English?
的 (de) means "Possessive particle; modifier particle".
How is 的 pronounced?
It is pronounced de (written as de). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "possessive particle" in Chinese characters?
It is written 的.
What HSK level is 的?
的 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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