How to Say ‘Of (possessive particle)’ in Simplified Chinese
的
de
[de]
💬 Usage Tip: [的] links a description to a noun: [安静的地方] = "quiet place," literally "quiet + [的] + place." You can swap in other descriptions like [便宜的酒] or [好听的音乐].
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[de]
possessive particle
Used to indicate possession or attribution.
这是你的书。
This is your book.
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