V + 得 + description tells HOW an action is performed or to what extent. The part after 得 describes the manner or result.
Manner - How the action is done (他跑得很快)
Degree/Extent - To what extent (累得不想动)
Result description - The state after the action
He runs so fast.
If there is an object, repeat the verb: 他说中文说得很好 (NOT 他说中文得很好).
Object requires verb repetition
- ✅ 他说中文说得很好
- ❌ 他说中文得很好
得 vs 地
- 得 comes AFTER the verb (describes result)
- 地 comes BEFORE the verb (describes manner beforehand)
Negative form: 他跑得不快 (NOT 他不跑得快)
He runs very fast.
She sings very beautifully.
I am so tired I do not want to move.
He was so happy that he jumped up.
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