着 — how to use it in Chinese

particle indicating continuous state

Partículas

Explanation

Aspect particle indicating a state or ongoing action: 看着, 开着.

In some contexts it is pronounced zháo and appears in structures such as 找着.

Example sentences

他 tā 看 kàn 着 zhe 我 wǒ

He is looking at me.

她 tā 笑 xiào 着 zhe 说 shuō 话 huà

She spoke with a smile.

他 tā 站 zhàn 着 zhe 等 děng 我 wǒ 在 zài 门 mén 口 kǒu

He stood waiting for me at the door.

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