PINYIN

zhe

DEFINITION
aspect particle indicating action in progress
EXAMPLE
活着 / huó zhe
alive
PINYIN

zháo

DEFINITION
  • to touch
  • to come in contact with
  • to feel
  • to be affected by
  • to catch fire
  • to burn
  • (coll.) to fall asleep
  • (after a verb) hitting the mark
  • succeeding in
EXAMPLE
着火 / zháo huǒ
to ignite