HSK 4 的/得 vs 地
the three 'de' — which goes where
Comparison / 对比
| 的/得 de | 地 de | |
|---|---|---|
| 的 | After modifier → noun: 漂亮的花 | Attributive marker (adj/noun → noun) |
| 得 | After verb → complement: 跑得快 | Complement marker (verb → degree/result) |
| 地 | After modifier → verb: 高兴地说 | Adverbial marker (adj → verb) |
Examples / 例句
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
Quick Quiz / 小测验
Real HSK 4 Test Questions Using 的/得 or 地 / 真题示例
2 actual HSK 4 questions from our mock exams that test the 的/得 vs 地 distinction:
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的/得 vs 地 FAQ
Are 的/得 and 地 interchangeable in HSK 4?
No. Although 的/得 (de) and 地 (de) translate similarly into English, HSK 4 fill-in-the-blank and listening questions test exactly the distinction between them. Formula: ___的+NOUN, VERB+得___, ___地+VERB.
How is 的/得 vs 地 tested in HSK 4?
Most often in HSK 4 阅读 (reading) Part 1 选词填空 (Q46-55), where you choose the correct word for a blank in a sentence. Also appears in 听力 (listening) where the speaker uses one but the printed answer paraphrases with the other. Master both 的/得 and 地 collocations to lock in these points.
What's the quickest way to remember 的/得 vs 地?
Formula: ___的+NOUN, VERB+得___, ___地+VERB. The key test: what comes AFTER? Noun → 的. Already have a verb before and describing how well → 得. About to do a verb → 地. Practice 3-5 fill-in-blank questions in our HSK 4 mock exams to lock the distinction.