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How to Say ‘Particle used to form a statement’ in Simplified Chinese

的

de

[duh]

💬 Usage Tip: [的] often links a describing word or phrase to a noun: [我的护照] (my passport), [孩子的护照] (the child's passport). It's not just for full statements.

Phrase Breakdown

的

de

[duh]

's; of

A very common particle showing possession or description.

Example

这是我的行李。

This is my luggage.

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