HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#3
Turning Adjectives into Adverbs
形容词 + 地
How it works
An adjective can be followed by 地 to describe how an action is done.
The pattern
Adjective + 地 + Verb
Example sentences
他认真地学习。
He studies seriously.
妹妹高兴地笑了。
My younger sister smiled happily.
老师清楚地回答了问题。
The teacher answered the question clearly.
Usage note
Here 地 works like “-ly” in English.