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Chinese

zhe
Meaning: aspect particle
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

他手裡拿著一本書。
他手里拿著一本书。
He is holding a book in his hand.
他用手指著那棟房子。
He pointed at that house with his hand.
我們的窗戶朝著大海。
Our windows face the sea.
你瞧,那邊有好多人圍著。
Look, there are many people gathered over there.
地球繞著太陽轉。
The Earth revolves around the sun.

Usage Notes

Placed after a verb to indicate the continuation of an action or a state.

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