ParticlesHSK 4
Aspect particle 着
Use 着 after a verb to express a continuous state or an ongoing action, often found in commands or paired activities. Be careful not to confuse 着 with 在 for progressive actions; 着 focuses more on a static continuation or simultaneous state.
Structure
Subj. + Verb + 着 (+ Obj.)
Examples
- 我读，你听着。Wǒ dú, nǐ tīng zhe .I'll read, and you listen.
- 我们做，你们看着。Wǒmen zuò, nǐmen kàn zhe .We will do it, and you all watch.
- 你们坐着，我马上回来。Nǐmen zuò zhe , wǒ mǎshàng huílái.Sit for a while. I'll be right back.
- 我出去一下，你帮我看着行李。Wǒ chūqù yīxià, nǐ bāng wǒ kān zhe xíngli.I'll go out for a second, and you watch the luggage for me.