Difference between revisions of "Complement "-zhao""
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When used as a resultative complement, 着 (zháo) expresses that the action has reached it's purpose or has had an outcome. It can also be used as a potential complement, meaning "able to". | When used as a resultative complement, 着 (zháo) expresses that the action has reached it's purpose or has had an outcome. It can also be used as a potential complement, meaning "able to". | ||
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− | When used with 得 (or 不) 住 functions as a [[Potential complement|potential complement ]], and denotes that one's one's ability is up (or not) to the task in question | + | When used with 得 (or 不) 住 functions as a [[Potential complement|potential complement ]], and denotes that one's one's ability is up (or not) to the task in question. This is like saying "(verb) able to reach" or “(verb) not able to reach" |
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Revision as of 02:11, 4 March 2013
When used as a resultative complement, 着 (zháo) expresses that the action has reached it's purpose or has had an outcome. It can also be used as a potential complement, meaning "able to".
Contents
Resultative Complement
Structure
All you have to do is put 着 before the verb. Remember that it should be something that you can reach. I could be a purpose, or it can be producing an outcome or an influence.
Verb + 着
Examples
- 宝宝 刚 睡 着。
- 你 的 手机 找 着 了 吗?
- 火鸡 买 着 了 吗?
- 你 看 着 他 了 吗?在 哪儿?
Potential Complement
Structure
Verb + 得/不 + 着
When used with 得 (or 不) 住 functions as a potential complement , and denotes that one's one's ability is up (or not) to the task in question. This is like saying "(verb) able to reach" or “(verb) not able to reach"
Examples
- 晚上 我 睡 不 着 的 时候 就 看书。
- 我 的 手机 找 不 着 了。
- 这么 晚 了,能 买 得 着 吗?
- 你 看 得 着 他 吗?他 在 哪儿?