How common it is
的 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say de slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“的”是一个很常用的字，表示东西属于谁。比如“我的书”意思是书是我的。
“de” shì yī gè hěn cháng yòng de zì, biǎo shì dōng xi shǔ yú shuí. bǐ rú “wǒ de shū” yì si shì shū shì wǒ de.
“的” is a very common word that shows something belongs to someone. For example, “我的书” means the book is mine.
Context note
这是妈妈的手机。的表示东西属于谁。
Zhè shì māma de shǒujī. de biǎoshì dōngxi shǔyú shuí.
This is mom's phone. 'De' shows who something belongs to.
5 examples
我的书
wǒ de shū
my book
他的妈妈
tā de māma
his mom
公园的花
gōngyuán de huā
flowers in the park
桌子上的书
zhuōzi shàng de shū
books on the table
妹妹的裙子
mèimei de qúnzi
sister's skirt
5 mini stories
这是我的书包。
Zhè shì wǒ de shūbāo.
This is my schoolbag.
她的铅笔是红色的。
Tā de qiānbǐ shì hóngsè de.
Her pencil is red.
小猫的尾巴很短。
Xiǎo māo de wěiba hěn duǎn.
The kitten's tail is very short.
爸爸的杯子在桌子上。
Bàba de bēizi zài zhuōzi shàng.
Dad's cup is on the table.
这是妈妈的衣服。
Zhè shì māma de yīfu.
This is Mom's clothes.