HSK 2
持续态：动词+着
Continuous aspect: verb + 着 (zhe)
Explanation
Verb + 着 is used to express a state or action that is continuing or lasting. To negate, use 没有 and drop 着. For example: 灯一直亮着 means the light has stayed on continuously; 外边下着雪呢 means it's snowing outside.
Examples
（1）表示状态的持续
灯一直亮着。/灯没亮着。
电脑开着。/电脑没开着。
（2）表示动作的持续
外边下着雪呢。/外边没下雪。
他们说着、笑着，不一会儿就到学校了。
Learn “持续态：动词+着” effectively
The grammar point “持续态：动词+着” (Continuous aspect: verb + 着 (zhe)) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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