Chinese Grammar
 
  Nov 26  •  532 read 

The uses of de 地

Use de 地 between an adjective and a verb, to say “quickly,” “slowly,” “badly,” etc.:

They are speaking (chatting) happily.
Tāmen gāoxìng de liáotiān (tántan).
他们高兴地聊天 (谈谈)。

You ought to eat slowly.
Nǐ yīnggāi mànman de chīfàn.
你应该慢慢地吃饭。

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