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Aspect particle 着 ("zhe")

着 zhe

Particle
HSK 3

Structure

Verb + 着 Verb 1 + 着 + Verb 2 Subj. + 是 + Verb + 着 + 玩 + 的

Definition

表示动作或状态的持续，附着在动词后，强调进行或保持。

Indicates the continuation of an action or state, attached after a verb to emphasize ongoing or maintained status.

Usage

通常置于动词后，描述正在进行的动作或持续的状态。也可用于连动结构，表示伴随动作，如“看着书喝茶”。

Usually placed after a verb to describe an ongoing action or a maintained state. Also used in serial verb constructions to indicate accompanying action, e.g., 'reading a book while drinking tea'.

Examples

  • 1 他正在看着书。 (He is reading a book.)
  • 2 门一直开着。 (The door has been open.)
  • 3 她笑着对我说。 (She spoke to me with a smile.)
  • 4 墙上挂着一幅画。 (A painting is hanging on the wall.)
  • 5 我们站着等了一会儿。 (We waited standing for a while.)

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