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Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 的
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 的 | de | of; ~'s (possessive particle); (used after an attribute) |
| 目的 | mù dì | purpose; aim; goal; target; objective |
| 的确 | dí què | really; indeed |
| 似的 | shì de | seems as if; rather like |
| 别的 | bié de | else; other |
| 有的 | yǒu de | (there are) some (who are...); some (exist) |
| 真的 | zhēn de | really, truly, indeed |
| 的话 | de huà | if (coming after a conditional clause) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 的 have?
的 has 8 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 的?
The pinyin for 的 is de. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄜ˙.
What does 的 mean in Chinese?
的 means: of; ~'s (possessive particle); (used after an attribute). It appears in common words such as 的、目的、的确.