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Intersective modifier with a head noun
Description & Modification
Structure
Modifier + 的 + Head
Explanation
In Chinese, intersective modifiers such as attributive adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases combine with a head word to narrow its meaning. The modifier typically precedes the head and is often linked by the particle 的, as in 温暖的 (warm) modifying a noun or state.
Examples
温暖的阳光照在脸上很舒服。
wēnnuǎn de yángguāng zhào zài liǎn shàng hěn shūfú.
The warm sunlight shining on your face feels very comfortable.
她穿了一件漂亮的红色裙子。
tā chuān le yí jiàn piàoliang de hóngsè qúnzi.
She wore a beautiful red dress.
安静的夜晚适合看书。
ānjìng de yèwǎn shìhé kànshū.
A quiet evening is perfect for reading.