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挂着
guàzhe
Description
"挂着"的意思是东西被挂在一个地方，一直在那里。
"挂着" means that something is hung in a place and stays there.
我们常说墙上挂着一幅画，或者门上挂着一件衣服。
We often say there is a painting 挂着 on the wall, or a piece of clothing 挂着 on the door.
Meanings
挂着guàzhe
be hanging (in a place); be hung up
墙上挂着一张照片。
A photo hangs on the wall.
挂着guàzhe
wear (a smile, expression) on one's face
她脸上挂着笑容。
She has a smile on her face.
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Notes
- Form
挂 (to hang) + 着 (aspect particle showing a continuing state).
- Nuance
着 marks an ongoing state, so 挂着 stresses the result of hanging, not the action.
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