Omission of 的 de (= particle) when Mentioning Close Relationships
The particle de is omitted when close relationships are mentioned.
| 你 | 爱 | 人 | 。 |
| nǐ | ài | rén | _ |
| you | love | person | _ |
| you | husband, lover, wife | 。 |
| Your lover. |
Listen:
| 我 | 老 | 师 | 。 |
| wǒ | lǎo | shī | _ |
| I | old | teacher | _ |
| I, me, my | teacher | 。 |
| My teacher. |
Listen:
