得 (de) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
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de

result complement marker

得 (de) means "result complement marker" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with

wán

to play

唱歌

chànggē

to sing

标准

biāozhǔn

standard; accurate

厉害

lìhai

formidable; awesome

流利

liúlì

fluent

Frequently asked questions

What does 得 (de) mean in Chinese?

得 (de) means "result complement marker" in Chinese. 得 (de) means "result complement marker" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 得 in a sentence?

Use 得 (de) the way you would use "result complement marker" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What is the difference between 得 (de) and 比 (bǐ)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 得 means "result complement marker"; 比 means "compare / than". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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