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HSK 1 · Grammar words

的

de

possessive / descriptive particle ('s)

Stroke order of 的

的 is written with 8 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A white "白" ladle "勺" belongs to someone: it shows possession.

Parts: 白 white + 勺 ladle

Example sentence

这是我的猫。

This is my cat.

Words with 的

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