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Definitions
- 1. all right!
- 2. that's enough!
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Not used as 'obtained' (得) followed by aspect particle 了; the phrase is a fixed interjection.
Formality
得了 can sound impatient or dismissive; use with caution in formal settings.
Example Sentences
5 shown他 得了 癌症。
He got cancer.
他 得了 一个奖。
He won a prize.
他 得了 肺炎，需要住院。
He got pneumonia and needs to be hospitalized.
他 得了 急性肺炎。
He contracted acute pneumonia.
他最近 得了 病。
He recently fell ill.
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