Word: 着 (zhe) aspect particle indicating action in progress or ongoing state

这片湿地里栖息着很多野生动物。

Zhè piàn shīdì lǐ qīxīzhe hěn duō yěshēngdòngwù.

Many wild animals live in this wetland.

这男人试着安装他自己的天线。

Zhè nánrén shìzhe ānzhuāng tā zìjǐ de tiānxiàn.

The man tried to install his own antenna.

这盘旧胶带里录着老歌。

Zhè pán jiù jiāodài lǐ lù zhe lǎogē.

This old tape has old songs recorded on it.

这艘船挂着美国国旗。

Zhè sōu chuán guàzhe Měiguó guóqí.

The ship was flying the American flag.

这里住着14个人。

Zhèlǐ zhùzhe shísì gè rén.

Fourteen people live here.

这间宿舍住着两个美国留学生。

Zhè jiān sùshè zhùzhe liǎng gè Měiguó liúxuéshēng.

Two American students live in this dorm.

这间房子很安静，住着真舒心。

Zhè jiān fángzi hěn ānjìng, zhùzhe zhēn shūxīn.

This house is quiet, and it's really comfortable to live in.

这颗人造卫星绕着地球转。

Zhè kē rénzàowèixīng ràozhe dìqiú zhuàn.

This artificial satellite orbits the Earth.

进来，门开着。

Jìnlái, mén kāizhe.

Come in, it's open.

违约要赔钱，合同上写着。

Wéiyuē yào péiqián, hétong shàng xiězhe.

Breaking the agreement means paying compensation, as the contract states.

连着下了一周雨，我心里很烦闷。

Lián zhe xià le yìzhōu yǔ, wǒ xīnli hěn fánmèn.

It has rained for a whole week, and I feel gloomy.

退休后他享受着天伦之乐。

Tuìxiū hòu tā xiǎngshòuzhe tiānlúnzhīlè.

After retiring, he enjoys the happiness of family life.

退休后，爷爷过着安逸的生活。

Tuìxiū hòu, yéye guò zhe ānyì de shēnghuó.

After retiring, my grandfather lives a easy and comfortable life.

逆着风骑车，特别累。

Nìzhe fēng qíchē, tèbié lèi.

Cycling against the wind is really tiring.

逢着好处便安身

féng zhe hǎochù biàn ānshēn

where you find a good place, settle

那个年轻女人手抱着婴儿。

Nàge niánqīng nǚrén shǒu bàozhe yīng'ér.

The young woman was carrying an infant in her arms.

那个拿着花的女人是谁？

Nàge názhe huā de nǚrén shì shéi?

Who is that woman holding the flowers?

那个胖女人拿着一只猴子。

Nàge pàng nǚrén názhe yìzhī hóuzi.

The fat woman was holding a monkey.

那位绅士经常戴着一顶帽子。

Nà wèi shēnshì jīngcháng dàizhe yì dǐng màozi.

That gentleman usually wears a hat.

那只小狗一直追逐着自己的尾巴。

Nà zhī xiǎogǒu yìzhí zhuīzhúzhe zìjǐ de wěiba.

The puppy keeps chasing its own tail.

那家店正对着车站。

Nà jiā diàn zhèng duì zhe chēzhàn.

The shop is just in front of the station.

那幅画上画着两只飞起来的仙鹤。

Nà fú huà shàng huà zhe liǎng zhī fēi qǐlai de xiānhè.

That painting shows two cranes taking flight.

那条大狗恐吓着路过的人。

Nà tiáo dà gǒu kǒnghèzhe lùguò de rén.

The big dog menaced the people passing by.

邮局还关着门吗？

Yóujú hái guānzhe mén ma?

Is the post office still closed?

都十点了，邻居家的灯仍旧亮着。

Dōu shí diǎn le, línjū jiā de dēng réngjiù liàngzhe.

It's already ten o'clock, and the neighbor's light is still on.

钱放着不动，会慢慢贬值。

Qián fàngzhe bú dòng, huì mànmàn biǎnzhí.

Money left sitting idle will slowly depreciate.

铡刀剃秃头，硬拿着脑袋玩儿

zhádāo tì tūtóu, yìng názhe nǎodai wánr

shaving a bald head with a straw chopper: stubbornly playing with one's head

银行开着吗？

Yínháng kāizhe ma?

Is the bank open?

门口悬挂着两个红灯笼。

Ménkǒu xuánguàzhe liǎng gè hóng dēnglóng.

Two red lanterns hang at the doorway.

门口挂着一串鞭炮。

Ménkǒu guàzhe yí chuàn biānpào.

A string of firecrackers hangs by the door.

门口挂着两个大红的灯笼。

Ménkǒu guàzhe liǎng gè dàhóng de dēnglóng.

Two bright red lanterns hang by the door.

门口挂着两盏红灯笼。

Ménkǒu guàzhe liǎng zhǎn hóng dēnglóng.

Two red lanterns hang at the door.

门口站着一个奇怪的女人。

Ménkǒu zhànzhe yí gè qíguài de nǚrén.

A strange woman was standing in the doorway.

门是关着的。

Mén shì guānzhe de.

The door is closed.

闭着眼睛摸田螺，瞎抓一气

bìzhe yǎnjing mō tiánluó, xiāzhuā yíqì

feeling for river snails with your eyes shut: grabbing blindly

阳光照射着整个山谷。

Yángguāng zhàoshèzhe zhěnggè shāngǔ.

The sunlight shone on the whole valley.

院子里堆着一堆牛粪肥料。

Yuànzi lǐ duīzhe yìduī niúfèn féiliào.

There is a pile of cow manure in the yard.

院子里堆积着很多旧报纸。

Yuànzi lǐ duījīzhe hěn duō jiù bàozhǐ.

Lots of old newspapers are piled up in the yard.

院子里种着几棵竹子。

Yuànzi lǐ zhǒng zhe jǐ kē zhúzi.

A few bamboo plants are growing in the yard.

除夕夜，全家人围着电视守岁。

Chúxīyè, quánjiā rén wéizhe diànshì shǒusuì.

On New Year's Eve, the whole family stayed up around the TV to see the night through.

险道神撞着寿星老儿,你休说我的长,我也休嫌你的短

xiǎndàoshén zhuàngzhe shòuxīnglǎor,nǐ xiū shuō wǒ de zhǎng,wǒ yě xiū xián nǐ de duǎn

the Road-Clearing God meets the God of Longevity: don't call me tall, and I won't call you short

隔着门缝儿看人，把人瞧扁了

gézhe mén fèngr kàn rén, bǎ rén qiáobiǎn le

looking at a person through a door crack: seeing them flattened

隔着门缝儿看吕洞宾，小看大仙

gézhe mén fèngr kàn Lǚ Dòngbīn, xiǎokàn dàxiān

looking at Lü Dongbin through a door crack: underestimating a great immortal

雨声中夹杂着远处传来的雷声。

Yǔshēng zhōng jiāzázhe yuǎnchù chuánlái de léishēng.

Mixed in with the sound of rain was thunder from far away.

雨声伴着我慢慢睡着了。

Yǔshēng bànzhe wǒ mànmàn shuìzháole.

Accompanied by the sound of rain, I slowly fell asleep.

韩湘子拉着铁拐李，一个会吹，一个会捧

Hánxiāngzǐ lāzhe Tiěguǎi Lǐ, yí gè huì chuī, yí gè huì pěng

Han Xiangzi pulling Iron-Crutch Li: one can blow, one can hold up

顶着石臼唱戏，费力不讨好

dǐngzhe shíjiù chàngxì, fèilìbùtǎohǎo

singing opera with a stone mortar on your head: hard work and no thanks

领事馆门口排着很长的队。

Lǐngshìguǎn ménkǒu páizhe hěn cháng de duì.

There is a very long line outside the consulate.

飞机冒着黑烟，从空中坠了下来。

Fēijī màozhe hēiyān, cóng kōngzhōng zhuìle xiàlai.

The plane, trailing black smoke, fell from the sky.

饿着肚皮说笑话，穷开心

èzhe dùpí shuōxiàohuà, qióng kāixīn

telling jokes on an empty stomach: poor-and-happy

馋大嫂种瓜，拣着吃

chán dàsǎo zhòngguā, jiǎnzhe chī

a greedy sister-in-law grows melons: she picks which to eat

骑手用力驾驭着那匹受惊的马。

Qíshǒu yònglì jiàyùzhe nà pǐ shòujīng de mǎ.

The rider struggled to control the frightened horse.

骑着骆驼赶着鸡，高的高来低的低

qízhe luòtuo gǎnzhe jī, gāo de gāo lái dī de dī

riding a camel while herding chickens: the tall are tall, the low are low

麻雀拣着旺处飞

máquè jiǎnzhe wàng chù fēi

Sparrows pick the thriving places to fly to

齐里拿着一些零食走了进来。

Qí lǐ názhe yìxiē língshí zǒule jìnlái.

Ziri walked in with some snacks.