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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。

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。

Meanings

看着kàn zhe

aspect particle showing ongoing action or state

他笑着对我说话。

著名zhùmíng

famous; well-known

他是一位著名的作家。

著急zháojí

to feel anxious; to worry

别著急,慢慢来。

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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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