How to Say ‘Of; used to modify a noun’ in Simplified Chinese
的
de
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [的] after a time word can turn it into something that describes a noun: [今晚的位子] means a table for tonight. The same pattern works with other times too, like [明天的预约].
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[duh]
of; possessive particle
A common grammar particle linking descriptions to nouns, like 'tonight's' in English.
我想订今晚的位子。
I would like to reserve seats for tonight.
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