HSK 2–3 · particle · verb

得

de / dé / děi

particle linking a verb to its complement

1

particle linking a verb to its complement

他汉语说得很好。

Tā Hànyǔ shuō de hěn hǎo.

He speaks Chinese very well.

2

to get; to obtain

我在比赛中得了第一名。

Wǒ zài bǐsài zhōng déle dì yī míng.

I got first place in the competition.

3

to have to; must

我得马上出发了。

Wǒ děi mǎshàng chūfā le.

I have to set off right away.

我觉得这个菜很好吃。

Wǒ juéde zhège cài hěn hǎochī.

I think this dish is very tasty.

我记得你的名字。

Wǒ jìde nǐ de míngzi.

I remember your name.

他跑得非常快。

Tā pǎo de fēicháng kuài.

He runs extremely fast.