的
First of all, let's take a look at how this 的 is made of. Ofc, this is a combination of white (白) and spoon (勺).
Where do we use it, hmm?
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Firstly, we can use it as a possessive particle. It is ('s) in English. The structure is
Personal pronoun + 的 + Noun
For example: 我的钱包 (my wallet)
Another structure is
Noun + 的 + Noun
For example: 我弟弟的巧克力
(My brother's chocolate)
The second usage is as "of" to indicate belonging to, or relating to.
For example: 中国的中
The "zhong" of "zhongguo"
The third usage is as a modifier to link the adjective to the noun and describe the property of noun. The structure is
Adjective + 的 + Noun
For example: 帅的人
Handsome person
