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structural particle

  1. structure
    structure; composition; makeup; architecture; the way various parts are arranged to form a whole
  2. particle
    A word class consisting of function words that attach to other words, phrases, or sentences to express grammatical relationships, time status, or mood; includes structural particles like 的 de, status particles like 了 le, and modal particles like 吗 ma.