The Structure "是。。。的" for Emphasizing the Agent of an Action

In Mandarin Chinese, the structure "是。。。的" (shì... de) is used to emphasize the agent who performed an action. This structure highlights the doer or specific details about the action, such as time, place, or manner.

Usage:

• The structure "是。。。的" is used to focus on the agent of the action, providing emphasis on who performed the action.
• It can also be used to highlight specific details like when, where, or how the action was performed.

Examples:

• 这幅画 是 他 画的。(Zhè fú huà shì tā huà de.) - This painting was done by him. (Emphasizing the agent)
• 晚餐 是 我们 做的。(Wǎncān shì wǒmen zuò de.) - The dinner was prepared by us. (Emphasizing the agent)
• 这个项目 是 他 负责的。(Zhège xiàngmù shì tā fùzé de.) - This project is managed by him. (Emphasizing the agent)

Additional Notes:

• The structure "是。。。的" places special emphasis on the information within the "是" (shì) and "的" (de) markers, making it stand out in the sentence.
• This structure is often used in spoken and written Chinese to make certain details more prominent.