得 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 得
玩
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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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 得 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 得 (de) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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