Hanzi sentence loop
的 - de
possessive particle; used after a modifier, like 's or of. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 我的 is a common expression.
的 in a real sentence
“”。 我的 is a common expression.Read 的 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 的
Click 的 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 的 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 的 |
| Pinyin | de |
| English | possessive particle; used after a modifier, like 's or of |
| Radical hint | 白 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 我的 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 你的. “”。 Please read 好的 one more time.
Common words with this character
my; mine
your; yours
okay; fine
really; true
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 的 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 我的 and 你的 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.