The accompanying action: “V1着 + V2”

In Chinese, the structure V1着 (O1) + V2 (O2) indicates two actions occurring simultaneously. The first verb (V1) expresses the continuous background state or manner in which the main verb (V2) is performed.

Example: 站着聊天儿 (zhànzhe liáotiānr) — chatting while standing.

Grammar Structure

Example Sentences