CM - HSK introduction

 

HSK

HSK is a standardized international Chinese language proficiency test for non-native Chinese speakers for the purposes of academic pursuit, daily and working environment Chinese application. The written test is comprised of six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6.

HSK certification

"Must" modal "dei"

Subject + 'dei' + Verb + Object

Learning how to use 得 to mean "must" must be done by those wishing to master Chinese.

Normally when you see 得 it's a particle and is pronounced "de". However, it can also be an auxiliary verb. In this case it's pronounced děi and means "must".

Subject + 得 + Verb + Object

Examples

  •  时间 不早了，我 得 回 家 了。
    • It's getting late, I have to go home.
  • 你 病得 太严重了，得去看医生。
    • You are badly ill, you need to go see a doctor.
  • 朋友们 都 在 等，我们 得 走了。
    • Our friends are waiting, we need to go.

 

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