COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 的 is built
的 can be remembered by breaking it into 白 + 勺. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 的 (de) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
of; ~'s (possessive particle)
deNeutral toneSay it lightly and briefly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
de / dì / dí
的
of; ~'s (possessive particle)
Common words
yǒu de
有的
(there are) some (who are...); some (exist)
bié de
别的
else; other
de huà
的话
if (coming after a conditional clause)
mù dì
目的
purpose; aim; goal; target; objective
dí què
的确
really; indeed
shì de
似的
seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 的
Say “de” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 的
Common words and phrases
yǒu de
(there are) some (who are...); some (exist)
bié de
else; other
de huà
if (coming after a conditional clause)
mù dì
purpose; aim; goal; target; objective
dí què
really; indeed
shì de
seems as if; rather like; Taiwan pr. [si4 de5]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“的”。
Zhège zì shì “de”.
This character is “的”.
我正在学习“的”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “de” zì.
I am learning the character “的”.
请写一遍“的”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “de”.
Please write “的” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 的?
的 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 的 (de) mean?
的 (de) means of; ~'s (possessive particle).
What is the radical of 的?
The radical of 的 is 白, associated with Not yet classified.