“的”字词组
Lessons 13–14: The "的" phrase
Noun / pronoun / adjective / verb + 的 forms a phrase that works like a noun.
Hanyu textbook · Hanyu 1 · Lesson 13 · Hanyu 1 · Lesson 14
新的是朋友的，旧的是我的。
The new one is yours, the old one is mine.
Explanation
A "的" phrase is formed by putting "的" after a phrase or content word such as a noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb.
Its function is equivalent to a noun, and it can serve as any sentence element that a noun can. So a head noun that is already clear from context can be omitted: 这个箱子是我的。→ 这个箱子是我的 (箱子 is not repeated).
Structure
- Danh từ / đại từ / hình dung từ / động từ的
The whole phrase is equivalent to a noun; the head noun is omitted.
新的是朋友的，旧的是我的。
The new one is yours, the old one is mine.
这些箱子是谁的？
Whose suitcases are these?
这是谁的书？
Whose book is this?
我爸爸的。
My father's.
这本书是王老师的。
This book is Teacher Wang's.
这本词典是法文的。
This dictionary is French.
这辆车是新的。
This car is a new one.
这件毛衣是红的。
This sweater is red.
Usage notes
- Noun / pronoun / adjective / verb + 的 = a phrase equivalent to a noun.
- Textbook pattern: 这是我的箱子。→ 这个箱子是我的。
Practice
21 questions in 2 sets. One at a time, checked instantly, with explanations.