How can complement of degree apply at: 他喝酒喝得睡着了。弟弟高兴得跳了起...

How can complement of degree apply at: 他喝酒喝得睡着了。弟弟高兴得跳了起来。

Chinese Grammar

Nov 08 • 529 read

When introduced 得 to my student, I followed the grammar book 100%: It's "complement of degree". But when we bumped into these two sentences, should I still insist "complement of degree"? What kind of degree is 睡着了 and 跳了起来 ? How to best explain to my students?

Answer

Refering to Chinese dictionary,when "得" is used after a verb or an adjective word, the complement can not only discribe the degree,but also mean the result.\

得（de）：用在动词或形容词后面，连接表示结果或程度的补语。————《现代汉语词典》（第六版）

(Used behind a verb or an adjective word, connect to the complement that shows the result or degree._____from.Morden Chinese Dictionary 6th edition)
Some example:
"我跑得喘不过气。" ==>"I run out of breath."
"Out of breath" is the result of "run".

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How can complement of degree apply at: 他喝酒喝得睡着了。 弟弟高兴得跳了起来。

How can complement of degree apply at: 他喝酒喝得睡着了。弟弟高兴得跳了起来。