Chinese Grammar
Verb + 得 + Complement
Used to describe how an action is performed. The particle 得 connects the verb to the adjective describing it.
Example Sentences
而且跑得很快。
他说话很大声。
他唱歌唱得非常好听。
他在照片里笑得很开心。
他吃得很香。
他唱歌很好听 (He sings very well/pleasantly)
他说得不好 (He speaks it poorly)
服务员听得懂 (The waiter can understand - potential complement)
Hear It in Context
This pattern appears in 3 episodes:
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