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的 has 4 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
of; ~'s (possessive particle); (used after an attribute when it modifies a noun); (used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis)
a taxi; a cab (abbr. for 的士[di1 shi4])
really and truly
(bound form) bull's-eye; target
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else
if
seems as if
really
purpose
destination
lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows
to hit the target
really
Notice where 的 sits in each complete thought.
Some students like getting up early, while others like staying up late.
Editorial learning exampleOur goal is to help more people learn Chinese.
Editorial learning exampleWhat he said does indeed make sense.
Editorial learning exampleDo you have any other questions?
Editorial learning exampleIf you have time, let's eat together.
Editorial learning exampleBeijing is the destination of our trip.
Editorial learning exampleDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.