...地... turns an adjective into an adverbial modifier.
Adverbial marker
Before verb
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Use 地 before verb phrase
- Modifier + 地 + action.
Do not confuse 的 / 地 / 得
- 地 marks adverbial modification.
Keep modifier semantically natural
- Choose adverbial words that fit the action.
He carefully took notes.
She slowly explained the process.
We quietly waited for the result.
He clearly answered the question.
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