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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