的 vs 得 vs 地
Three particles, all pronounced de, each with a different job.
All three sound the same (de), but they sit in different spots. Ask what the word is attached to.
的 links a describer to a noun
Think "of" or "'s": it comes right before the thing being described.
my book
a very big house
the apples he bought
得 follows a verb to say how well
It comes after the verb and introduces how the action goes.
。
She speaks very fast.
！
You write really well!
地 turns a describer into "-ly" before a verb
It sits between the describing word and the verb.
。
He walks slowly.
。
She laughed happily.
Quick test
- Next to a noun after it? Use 的.
- Right after a verb, then a description? Use 得.
- Right before a verb? Use 地.