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The degree complement: 得

Saying how one does something

Verb + 得 + appreciation

得 (de) after the verb introduces the manner: "he speaks WELL", "you run FAST". It is THE way to comment on an action.

Verb + 得 + (very) + Adjective
He speaks very well.
You really run fast!

With an object: repeat the verb

If the verb has an object, one first states verb + object, then repeats the verb before 得.

(Verb +) Object + Verb + 得 + Adjective
He speaks Chinese very well.
She cooks deliciously well.

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