How to Say ‘Particle used after a verb to show result or degree’ in Traditional Chinese
得
dé
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: The pattern [verb + 得 + description] shows how something happens. Example: [跳得好快] = “beating very fast.”
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This pattern is super useful beyond sports: [跑得很快], [說得很好], [踢得不錯]. Handy grammar for every match recap.
Phrase Breakdown
得
dé
[duh]
-ly; linking particle
A structural particle used after a verb to introduce how an action is done.
他跑得很快。
He runs very fast.
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