HSK 2 · VERSION 2.0#27
Aspect Particle “zhe”
着
How it works
着 shows a continuing state, especially the state that results from an action.
The pattern
Verb + 着
Example sentences
门开着。
The door is open.
他穿着一件白衣服。
He is wearing a white piece of clothing.
墙上挂着一张照片。
There is a photo hanging on the wall.
Usage note
着 focuses on a state that is continuing, not the action itself.