HSK 4
能愿动词：得
Auxiliary verb: 得 (děi)
Explanation
'得' (děi) expresses necessity or obligation to do something, similar to 'must' or 'have to' in English. It is usually placed before the main verb in the sentence. The common structure is: Subject + 得 + Verb. Example: '我得回家' (I have to go home). Note that '得' here is pronounced 'děi', different from '得' pronounced 'de' (used after a verb to add meaning) or '得' pronounced 'dé' (to obtain).
Examples
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The grammar point “能愿动词：得” (Auxiliary verb: 得 (děi)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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