的 (de)

Meaning:

aim, goal; of; possessive particle; -self suffix

HSK 1
Frequency: #4867
Pinyin: de
Strokes: 8
Radical: 白

How to Write 的 - 8 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "的" in Chinese

The Chinese character 的 (de) means "aim, goal; of; possessive particle; -self suffix". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 的 include: 中的, 似的, 假的.

📚 Words and Phrases with 的

Common words containing this character

中的 zhong4 di4
to hit the target
HSK 2
似的 shi4 de
seems as if
HSK 2
假的 jia3 de
bogus
HSK 2
别的 bie2 de
else
HSK 2
吃的 chi1 de
(coll.) food
HSK 2
喵的 miao1 de
drat
HSK 2
女的 nu:3 de
woman
HSK 2
娘的 niang2 de
same as 媽的|妈的[ma1 de5]
HSK 2
妈的 ma1 de
see 他媽的|他妈的[ta1 ma1 de5]
HSK 2
家的 jia1 de
(old) wife
HSK 2

💬 Example Sentences with 的

See how "的" is used in context

1
这是我的车。
Zhè shì wǒ de chē.
This is my car.
2
红色的花很漂亮。
Hóngsè de huā hěn piàoliang.
The red flowers are very beautiful.
3
他是我的朋友。
Tā shì wǒ de péngyou.
He is my friend.

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白 bái 百 bǎi 㣎 mù 㣎 mù

同等级汉字 (HSK Level 1)

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相关主题汉字 (Related Topics)

Characters related by meaning: abstract

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "的"?
The pinyin is de
How many strokes does "的" have?
It has 8 strokes
What does "的" mean?
aim, goal; of; possessive particle; -self suffix
What is the radical of "的"?
The radical is "白"