How to Say ‘Modifying particle’ in Simplified Chinese
的
de
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: Put [的] after a describing word before a noun: [安静的位子], [靠窗的位置], [大的包间]. It links the description to the thing being described.
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[duh]
possessive/descriptive particle
Links an adjective or phrase to the noun it describes.
我们想要安静的位置，不要靠门的。
We want a quiet seat, not one near the door.
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