How to Say ‘Modifies the following noun’ in Traditional Chinese
的
de
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: Put [的] after a description when it comes before a noun: [安靜的位子], [舒服的地方]. A simple way to build phrases is description + [的] + noun.
Phrase Breakdown
的
de
[duh]
-modifier particle- / of
A very common particle used to connect a description to a noun, like 'quiet' + 'seat.'
我想找安靜的地方聊天。
I want to find a quiet place to chat.
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