How to Write 得
The character 得 (de) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
得 is pronounced de in Mandarin Chinese. It means To get / obtain / must.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: de, dé, děi.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 得 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 得
Example Sentences
经过努力，他终于得到了冠军。
jīng guò nǔ lì tā zhōng yú dé dào le guàn jūn
Through hard work, he finally won the championship.
取得了成绩也不要太得意。
qǔ dé le chéng jì yě bú yào tài dé yì
Don't be too proud even if you have achieved success.
让他去送吧，他跑得快。
ràng tā qù sòng ba ， tā pǎo dé kuài 。
Let him deliver it; he runs fast.
我觉得这个主意非常棒。
wǒ jué de zhè ge zhǔ yì fēi cháng bàng
I think this idea is great.
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