(dé)

Meaning:

to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready

HSK 3
Frequency: #2278
Pinyin:
Strokes: 11
Radical:

How to Write - 11 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "得" in Chinese

The Chinese character (dé) means "to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 得 include: 不得, 乍得, 了得.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

💬 Example Sentences with

See how "得" is used in context

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我觉得很好。
Wǒ juéde hěn hǎo.
I think it's very good.
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你说得对。
Nǐ shuō de duì.
You're right.
3
他跑得很快。
Tā pǎo de hěn kuài.
He runs very fast.

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: A hand 寸 grabbing a shell 旦

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "得"?
The pinyin is dé
How many strokes does "得" have?
It has 11 strokes
What does "得" mean?
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
What is the radical of "得"?
The radical is "彳"