著 shows that a state is continuing or describes how something is being done.
Ongoing state - Something remains in a certain condition
Manner - How an action is performed (often with another verb)
The door is open.
He eats standing.
Often used with position verbs: 站著, 坐著, 躺著, 穿著
著 vs 在 - Different emphasis
- 他站著 = He is standing (state)
- 他在站 = He is in the process of standing up (action)
Common fixed expressions
- 等著 (waiting)
- 看著 (watching/looking at)
- 聽著 (listening)
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