Chinese

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Meaning: structural particle used after a verb or adjective to connect a complement of degree or result
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

得

Example sentences

She runs very fast.
在他的領導下,公司發展得很快。
在他的领导下,公司发展得很快。
Under his leadership, the company developed very quickly.
他忙得連吃飯的時間都沒有。
他忙得连吃饭的时间都没有。
He is so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat.
隨著科技的發展,生活已經變得更加現代化了。
随著科技的发展,生活已经变得更加现代化了。
With the development of technology, life has become more modernized.
他跑得很快。
He runs very fast.
這篇文章寫得很好。
这篇文章写得很好。
This article is written very well.
這幅山水畫畫得栩栩如生。
这幅山水画画得栩栩如生。
This landscape painting is drawn so vividly.
父母總是希望孩子過得好。
父母总是希望孩子过得好。
Parents always hope their children live well.
這台時鐘走得很準。
这台时钟走得很准。
This clock is very accurate.
這個孩子長得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
这个孩子长得很快,衣服都穿不下了。
This child is growing fast; their clothes don't fit anymore.

Usage Notes

Used to link a verb or adjective with a complement that describes the extent, degree, or result of the action or state.

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