HSK 1Particles
Possessive 的
的 connects a modifier to a noun, showing possession or description.
Pattern
Modifier + 的 + Noun
Explanation
的 (de) connects a modifier to a noun. It shows possession (my book = 我的书) or description.
Close relationships often drop 的: 我妈妈 (my mom) instead of 我的妈妈. Single-syllable adjectives also often drop 的.
Examples
我的书
wǒ de shū
my book
妈妈的手机
māma de shǒujī
mom's phone
中国的历史
Zhōngguó de lìshǐ
China's history
Common Mistakes
Wrong
我的妈妈很好。
Correct
我妈妈很好。
Drop 的 for close family relationships.
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