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    我认为这是对的 (wǒ rènwéi zhè shì duì de) - I think this is right

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a declarative sentence structure where 我 (wǒ) is the subject, 认为 (rènwéi) is the main verb introducing a subordinate clause, and 这 (zhè) 是 (shì) 对 (duì) 的 (de) is the object clause. 对 (duì) 的 (de) functions as an adjectival phrase meaning 'correct' or 'right', with 的 (de) nominalizing it.

    Sample sentences

    我认为这是对的，我们应该坚持下去。

    I think this is right, we should stick with it.

    虽然你不这么想，但我认为这是对的。

    Even though you don't think so, I believe this is correct.

    我不知道你认为这是对的还是错的。

    I don't know if you think this is right or wrong.

    Quick facts

    usage_of_de:`的 (de)` here marks the adjectival phrase `对 (duì)` as functioning like a noun or object in this context, making 'right' into 'the right one' or 'the correct thing'.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    我认为这是对的，我们应该坚持下去。

    I think this is right, we should stick with it.

    虽然你不这么想，但我认为这是对的。

    Even though you don't think so, I believe this is correct.

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