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Everyday characterIdea

得

dé

Also read de, děi

get; (de) structural particle; (děi) must

Frequency
#39Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

彳stepMeaning日sun; dayShape一oneShape寸inchMeaning得get; (de) structural particle; (děi) must

Walking (彳) and grabbing (寸) a shell (日 was 贝): to get

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Words 3

  • 得de(complement particle)HSK 2 Estimated
  • 觉得juédefeel; thinkHSK 2 Estimated
  • 记得jìderememberHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 2

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