的 (de)

of; ~'s (possessive particle); (used after an attribute when it modifi

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 白 represents the meaning and 勺 represents the sound. The character is based on the original meaning "bright".

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“旳，明也。从日，勺聲。《易》曰：‘為的顙。’”

Original meaning

bright

Components

Example sentences

  1. 是的。 — Yes.
  2. 真的？ — You don't say.
  3. 好的。 — Okay.
  4. 对的。 — That's correct.
  5. 假的。 — Faking.

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