着 (zhe) — how to say "particle indicating continuous action" in Chinese

Particle indicating continuous action

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Examples

他笑说话,很快乐。

He speaks while smiling, very happy.

Look at me.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 着 (zhe) — particle indicating continuous action

[zhe-] Jazzy Jeff is dancing in the rain ☂️, spinning with an umbrella while his moves continue 着 for everyone to see endlessly. As he twirls, you can imagine horizontal lines of rain around him, and he thinks, "This is the perfect way to show an action that never stops!"

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "particle indicating continuous action" in Chinese?

"particle indicating continuous action" in Chinese is 着 (zhe).

What does 着 mean in English?

着 (zhe) means "Particle indicating continuous action".

How is 着 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhe (written as zhe). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "particle indicating continuous action" in Chinese characters?

It is written 着.

What HSK level is 着?

着 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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