Aspect particle "zhe"

The particle 着 (zhe) is used to indicate the continuous aspect. In English, this is expressed with verbs ending in -ing. In Chinese, 着 is simply attached to the verb:

Verb + 着

Some examples:

• 我 在 看 着 你。
• 我们 站 着 说话 吧。
• 那 个 喝醉的 人 不停地 跳 着 舞。

See also

• Expressing actions in progress (full form)
• Expressing States in Place with "zhe"

Sources and further reading

Books

• A Practical Chinese Grammar For Foreigners (外国人实用汉语语法) (pp. 414 - 423) →buy
• Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition (pp. 89) →buy
• Mandarin Chinese: A Functional Reference Grammar (pp. 217 - 225) →buy

Websites

• About.com: Mandarin Chinese Aspect
• East Asia Student: Mandarin suffixes and prefixes