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The 着 (zhe) Chronicles: Actions in Progress

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ID: QW0178 Intermediate
正在 Verb 着 ( Object) 呢. Have you ever seen this crazy pattern? It's no cause for alarm; it doesn't actually have to be this complex, but this is one pattern in which you'll find the elusive 着 (zhe). In this lesson, learn how these words work together in the "action in progress" pattern.
Sat Dec 11 2010 | Connie, Jen, John
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我正在练着呢。
wǒ zhèngzài liàn zhe ne 。
I'm practicing right now.
我在练。
wǒ zài liàn 。
I'm practicing.
我正在练。
wǒ zhèngzài liàn 。
I'm practicing right now.
我正吃着饭呢。
wǒ zhèng chī zhe fàn ne 。
I'm eating food right now.
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