How to Say ‘-'s; of; used to form a modifier’ in Simplified Chinese
的
de
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [的] turns the words before it into a description of the noun after it: [靠窗的座位] is literally "seat that's by the window." You can reuse the pattern with almost anything, like [安静的地方] "a quiet place."
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[duh]
's; of; linking particle
A very common particle used to connect words, often showing possession or modifying a noun, like 'tonight's reservation.'
今晚的安排是给我妈妈过生日。
Tonight's plan is to celebrate my mom's birthday.
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