ParticlesHSK 1

Expressing possession with 的

The particle 的 is used to link a possessor (Noun 1) to a possessed item (Noun 2), forming 'Noun 1's Noun 2'. It works for people, places, things, and pronouns, making it one of the most universal patterns in Chinese.

Structure

Noun 1 + 的 + Noun 2

Examples

  • 我的老师
    Wǒ de lǎo shī
    my teacher
  • 你的手机
    Nǐ de shǒu jī
    your cell phone
  • 爸爸的车
    Bà ba de chē
    dad's car
  • 北京的空气
    Běi jīng de kōng qì
    Beijing's air
  • 公司的老板
    Gōng sī de lǎo bǎn
    the company's boss

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