How do you use "'the' with Unique Things" in a sentence?

The sun is shining. What's the capital of France? She was the first person to arrive. Is this the same book?

'the' with Unique Things

Q: What does "'the' with Unique Things" mean?

Using 'the' for unique or only-one items We use 'the' for things that are unique or one-of-a-kind in a context: the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same.

Grammar Pattern BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Significado: Using 'the' for unique or only-one items

用the表示独一无二的事物

Usar 'the' para cosas únicas o que son las únicas

ユニークな、または唯一のものを表す「the」の使用

유일하거나 하나뿐인 것에 'the'를 사용하기

We use 'the' for things that are unique or one-of-a-kind in a context: the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same.

我们用'the'表示在某个语境中独一无二的事物：the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same。

Usamos 'the' para cosas que son únicas o las únicas en un contexto: the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same.

文脈において唯一無二のものには「the」を使います：the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same。

맥락에서 유일하거나 하나뿐인 것에 'the'를 사용합니다: the sun, the moon, the government, the internet, the Queen, the only/first/last/same.

Ejemplos

The sun is shining.
太阳在照耀。
El sol está brillando.
太陽が輝いています。
태양이 빛나고 있습니다.
What's the capital of France?
法国的首都是哪里？
¿Cuál es la capital de Francia?
フランスの首都はどこですか？
프랑스의 수도는 어디인가요?
She was the first person to arrive.
她是第一个到达的人。
Ella fue la primera persona en llegar.
彼女は最初に到着した人でした。
그녀가 가장 먼저 도착한 사람이었습니다.
Is this the same book?
这是同一本书吗？
¿Es este el mismo libro?
これは同じ本ですか？
이것은 같은 책인가요?

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: spoken, written, everyday

Tono: descriptive

✓ Correcto

The President made a speech.
总统发表了讲话。
El presidente dio un discurso.
大統領がスピーチをしました。
대통령이 연설을 했습니다.
It's the only option.
这是唯一的选择。
Es la única opción.
それが唯一の選択肢です。
그것이 유일한 선택지입니다.
This is the best restaurant in town.
这是镇上最好的餐厅。
Este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.
これは町で一番のレストランです。
여기가 이 동네에서 최고의 레스토랑입니다.
The sun is hot.
太阳很热。
El sol está caliente.
太陽は暑いです。
태양이 뜨겁다.
This is the same book.
这是同一本书。
Este es el mismo libro.
これは同じ本です。
이것은 같은 책이다.
She was the first to arrive.
她是第一个到的。
Ella fue la primera en llegar.
彼女が最初に到着しました。
그녀가 가장 먼저 도착했다.

✗ Incorrecto

Sun is hot. (needs 'the')
Sun is hot.（需要'the'）
Sun is hot. (necesita 'the')
Sun is hot.（'the'が必要）
Sun is hot.（'the'가 필요）
This is a same book. (use 'the same')
This is a same book.（用'the same'）
This is a same book. (usar 'the same')
This is a same book.（'the same'を使う）
This is a same book.（'the same'을 사용）
She was a first to arrive. (use 'the first')
She was a first to arrive.（用'the first'）
She was a first to arrive. (usar 'the first')
She was a first to arrive.（'the first'を使う）
She was a first to arrive.（'the first'를 사용）

Origen e historia

Definite article for unique referents

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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