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Particles in Chinese
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speakerParticles in Chinese

headspeakerThere are three particles for modifying words in Chinese - , and .
headspeaker is used for modifying nouns. It can come after an adjective to describe a noun, or after another noun to indicate possession, similar to the “'s” in English. For example:
headspeaker安静的a quiet图书馆library,​露西的Lucy's厨房kitchen
headspeaker is used for modifying verbs. It usually comes after a verb to modify it or to signify an outcome. It usually comes in the form of: verb + + adjective. For example:
headspeakerShesang得很好very well,​Ilook得见他(and) see him
headspeaker is used to transform adjectives into adverbs. It is similar to the “-ly” suffix in English. Oftentimes, adjectives are repeated twice. For example:
headspeaker快快地quicklyran,​难过地sadlycried
headspeakerLet's try a few exercises to practice what we've learned!
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker朱朱Junior打破broke艾迪 Eddy's花瓶vase
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker艾迪Eddy生气 angrilyscolded他的his儿子son
Fill in the blank.
headspeaker朱朱Junior离开left 很快quicklyquickly
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Duostories Chinese from English: Introduction I - Particles