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Inserting the particle "的 de" in phrases introduced by the verb "是 shi" is a way to place emphasis on a specific aspect of a statement or question in Chinese, such as place or time. Learn here to master the subtle usage that makes this simple structure so powerful in daily conversation.
Hi Mi Lan, I'm very happy that my article is helpful for you. Happy learning! David
This article has been really valuable for me, I have wandered many times why the particle "de" is used in some strange sentence constructions.
Mi Lan