In Mandarin, the word “得” (de) has a few different uses. It helps us talk about ability and possibility. Let’s break it down:

1. Talking About Ability:

   • If you want to say someone can do something, use this order: Subject + Verb + 得 + Complement.
   • For example: 他跑得快 (Tā pǎo de kuài) means "He runs fast."

2. Talking About Possibility:

   • This way shows that something could happen if certain things are true. Use the same order: Subject + Verb + 得 + Complement.
   • For example: 明天可能下雨，你要带伞 (Míngtiān kěnéng xià yǔ, nǐ yào dài sǎn) means "It might rain tomorrow, so you should take an umbrella."

3. Modifiers:

   • The part after 得 can be an adverb or an adjective:
     • For ability: 她唱得很好 (Tā chàng de hěn hǎo) means "She sings very well."
     • For possibility: 这个问题我能解决得了 (Zhège wèntí wǒ néng jiějué dé liǎo) means "I can solve this problem."

To practice, try making your own sentences with "得" to explain ability and possibility. Remember to keep the sentence structure the same. You can also chat with friends about it and test yourself to make sure you get how to use these rules!