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Meaning: Continuous static state, accompanying action
门开着。
Mén kāi zhe.
The door is open.
他笑着说话。
Tā xiào zhe shuōhuà.
He spoke with a smile.
她穿着一件红色的衣服。
Tā chuān zhe yí jiàn hóngsè de yīfu.
She is wearing red clothes.
我等着你呢。
•着 emphasizes a continuing static state, whereas 在 emphasizes an ongoing dynamic action.
⚠️ Common Mistakes:
•Incorrect: 我正在拿手机着。 → Correct: 我拿着手机。 (do not combine 正在 and 着 in this way)
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Wǒ děng zhe nǐ ne.
I am waiting for you.
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