HSK 1
结构助词：的、地
Structural particles: 的 and 地
Explanation
In Chinese, 的 is used to link an adjective or a noun before a noun to indicate possession or a characteristic, for example '你的衣服' (your clothes). 地 is used after an adjective to modify a verb, describing the manner of an action, for example '高兴地说' (to say happily). 注意区分 (note the distinction): 的 for nouns, 地 for verbs.
Examples
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The grammar point “结构助词：的、地” (Structural particles: 的 and 地) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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