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地 (de): particle modifying an adjective into an adverb

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 3noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
particle modifying an adjective into an adverb
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 3
Strokes
6
Radical
土
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

de

  • -ly
  • structural particle: used before a verb or adjective
  • Structural particle used after an adverb or adverbial phrase before a verb, indicating manner or degree
  • often equivalent to '-ly'.

dì

  • earth
  • ground
  • field
  • place
  • land
  • Ground, earth, land, soil
  • a place or locality.

Chinese explanation

  • 用在状语和中心语之间,表示前面的词语是修饰后面动作或状态的方式、程度等
  • 常构成副词性短语,如慢慢地走、高兴地说。

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6 strokes

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Example sentences

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He walked over slowly.

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She jumped up happily.

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I want to study seriously.

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The ground here is very hard.

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Farmers cultivate on the land.

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They took the subway to the office.

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