HSK 2 · HSK 4 · particle · verb
着
particle marking continuing state or manner
1
particle marking continuing state or manner
他拿着包站在门口。
Tā názhe bāo zhàn zài ménkǒu.
He is standing at the entrance holding his bag.
2
to touch; to catch fire; to feel; to fall asleep (着, zháo)
他着凉了，有点儿感冒。
Tā zháoliáng le, yǒudiǎnr gǎnmào.
He caught a chill and has a slight cold.
他拿着包上去了。
Tā názhe bāo shàngqù le.
He went up carrying his bag.
外面刮着大风。
Wàimiàn guāzhe dà fēng.
A strong wind is blowing outside.
他面前放着两个杯子。
Tā miànqián fàngzhe liǎng ge bēizi.
There are two cups in front of him.