-ly in Chinese: 地 (de)

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-ly

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Definitions

  1. 1-ly
  2. 2structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct

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˙ㄉㄜ

de

˙/ neutral tone/ d/ e

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  • 趴在地上!

    pā zài dì shàng!

    Get down on the floor!

  • 安静地听!

    ān jìng dì tīng!

    Listen quietly!

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