How to say “found” in Chinese with 着 (zháo)
Verb + 着 (zháo)
Complement "-着 (zháo)"
Verb + 着 (zháo)
HSK 5ComplementsComplement "-着 (zháo)"
Rule structure
-着 (zháo) as a result complement indicates that an action has achieved its goal or result. Often used with 找 (zhǎo), 买 (mǎi), 睡 (shuì), etc.
Rule structure
-着 (zháo) as a result complement indicates that an action has achieved its goal or result. Often used with 找 (zhǎo), 买 (mǎi), 睡 (shuì), etc.
Examples
他终于找着工作了。
Tā zhōngyú zhǎo zháo gōngzuò le.
He finally found a job.
Examples
他终于找着工作了。
Tā zhōngyú zhǎo zháo gōngzuò le.
He finally found a job.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Complement "-着 (zháo)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + 着 (zháo). For example: 他终于找着工作了。 — “He finally found a job.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他终于找着工作了。 — “He finally found a job.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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