的
de, dì, dí
Description
“的”是中文里最常用的字。读“de”的时候，它把两个词连起来，表示“……的”，比如“我的书”。
"的" is the most commonly used character in Chinese. When read as "de", it links two words to show possession, like in "我的书" (my book).
它也可以读“dì”，意思是箭要打中的地方，像“目的”。
It can also be read as "dì", meaning the place where an arrow is aimed, like in "目的" (goal).
Meanings
的de
possessive/attributive particle linking modifier to noun
这是我的手机。
This is my phone.
的de
particle turning a phrase into "the one that..."
红色的是我的。
The red one is mine.
的dì
target; goal (as in 目的, 的确)
我们要找到一个目的。
We need to find a purpose.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
的 (attributive), 地 (adverbial), 得 (complement) all read "de" but differ in use.
- Reading
default is neutral-tone "de"; "dì" only in words like 目的, 的确 reads "dí".
In videos
“唉 每次都把他弄哭真的怪不好的”
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