着
aspect particle for ongoing action/state
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesparticle
indicates ongoing action
neutralOne of the most commonly used aspect particles in Mandarin, attached directly to verbs
He is walking ahead holding a red flag.
The children are singing a song right now.
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Mom is cooking in the kitchen.
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indicates continuous state
neutralUsed to describe a static state that remains unchanged
The front door is wide open.
There is a vase of fresh flowers on the coffee table.
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A landscape painting hangs on the wall.
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strengthens command/urging tone
informalUsed in casual spoken instructions to add emphasis
Listen up! You must remember what I'm saying.
Take bigger steps!
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Please handle it gently!
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forms prepositions from verbs
neutralCreates common prepositions from standalone verbs
Follow this road and you will reach the station.
Walking along the river is a very pleasant activity.
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Walk towards the direction where the sun rises.