着
Character Breakdown
着 = 羊 + 目
Eyes on the sheep — watching, ongoing action
Radical: 目 (no. 109)Strokes: 11Traditional: 著
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- aspect particle indicating action in progress
Example Sentences
他看着书。
Tā kàn zhe shū
He is reading a book
Words Containing 着
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Grammar Notes
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 2
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 2
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 1 list
着: HSK 2 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 2 exam
Studying for HSK 2? Keep 着 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.