Definition
朝着 is a coverb (preposition) that indicates the direction or target of an action, often implying a sustained or progressive motion toward that target. It combines 朝 (toward) with the durative aspect marker 着. Use it in the pattern: 朝着 + [noun phrase] + [verb phrase].
cov.
(coverb) towardin the direction of
Examples
- 朝着。Tā cháo dàhǎi zǒu qù.He walked toward the sea.
- 朝着。Tāmen cháo mùbiāo nǔlì fèndòu.They strive hard toward their goal.
- 朝着。Xiǎo niǎo cháo nánfāng fēi qù.The little bird flies toward the south.
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