How to Write 着
The character 着 (zhāo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
着 is pronounced zhāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wear; to touch; (particle indicating a state)..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhāo, zháo, zhe, zhuó.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 着 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 着
Example Sentences
他静静地看着远方的夕阳。
tā jìng jìng dì kàn zhe yuǎn fāng de xī yáng
He quietly watched the setting sun in the distance.
听着美妙的音乐，他心情格外舒畅。
tīng zhe měi miào de yīn yuè tā xīn qíng gé wài shū chàng
Listening to the beautiful music, he felt exceptionally relaxed and happy.
这一步棋是他的绝妙着数，反败为胜。
zhè yī bù qí shì tā de jué miào zhāo shù fǎn bài wéi shèng
This move was a brilliant tactic of his, turning defeat into victory.
经理这一招确实是高着，解决了难题。
jīng lǐ zhè yī zhāo què shí shì gāo zhāo jiě jué le nán tí
The manager's move was indeed a clever one; it solved the difficult problem.
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