接着 (jiē zhe) — (verb) to catch and hold on to something (e.g., a thrown object); (adverb) then, after that, next (continuing an action or starting a new one in sequence)

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

The left part 扌 shows a hand, matching the sense of receiving something in the hand, while 妾 gives the character its sound.

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 著; 着 is its simplified writing.

The traditional form 著 puts 艸 (grass; plant) above 者, which gives the sound; the simplified 着 is a later shorthand.