Hanzi primer
的
de — possessive / modifier particle
Character notes
Radical: 白/勺 components
8 strokes; extremely common. Write slowly and count each stroke; keep proportions balanced and finish with a clear final stroke so the character stays recognizable at small sizes.
Memory tip: A high-frequency particle—learn it as glue between owner and thing.
Example words
我的
wǒ de
my
是的
shì de
yes / that’s right
Related deck: pronouns