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著
zhe, zhù, zháo, zhāo
Description
"著"是一个很常用的字，它有好几个读音，意思也不一样。
"著" is a very common character with several pronunciations and different meanings.
最常见的读音是 zhe，用在动词后面，表示动作正在进行或状态还在。
The most common pronunciation is zhe, used after verbs to indicate an ongoing action or state.
Meanings
看着kàn zhe
aspect particle showing ongoing action or state
他笑着对我说话。
He spoke to me with a smile.
著名zhùmíng
famous; well-known
他是一位著名的作家。
He is a famous writer.
著急zháojí
to feel anxious; to worry
别著急，慢慢来。
Don't rush, take your time.
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Notes
- Nuance
著 as an aspect particle is usually written 着 in simplified Chinese.
- Etymology
originally meant 'attach/manifest'; senses split across readings zhe, zhù, zháo, zhāo.
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