动态助词「着」（持续） dòngtài zhùcí "zhe"
动态助词「着」（持续）（dòngtài zhùcí "zhe"）means “Verb + 着: a state or action continuing / staying on”. 着 after a verb shows a continuing STATE resulting from the action (门开着 'the door is (staying) open') or an accompanying action (笑着说 'say while smiling'). Formation: 动词 + 着（动作/状态的持续）
Verb + 着: a state or action continuing / staying on
HSK2Formation
动词 + 着（动作/状态的持续）
Explanation
着 after a verb shows a continuing STATE resulting from the action (门开着 'the door is (staying) open') or an accompanying action (笑着说 'say while smiling'). Contrast 在/正在 which stress an action in PROGRESS. 着 is read neutral tone 'zhe'.
Examples
Note
着 = lasting state; 在/正在 = action in progress. Neutral tone 'zhe'.
FAQ
动态助词「着」（持续） — what does it mean and how is it used?
Verb + 着: a state or action continuing / staying on. 着 after a verb shows a continuing STATE resulting from the action (门开着 'the door is (staying) open') or an accompanying action (笑着说 'say while smiling'). Contrast 在/正在 which stress an action in PROGRESS. 着 is read neutral tone 'zhe'.
动态助词「着」（持续） — how do you form it?
动词 + 着（动作/状态的持续）
动态助词「着」（持续） — any usage notes?
着 = lasting state; 在/正在 = action in progress. Neutral tone 'zhe'.