How to Say ‘Carrying’ in Simplified Chinese
带着
dài zhe
[dài zhe]
💬 Usage Tip: 着 after a verb often shows a continuing state: 带着 is carrying/has on, 拿着 is holding, 开着 is open/on. Think of it as 'in that state' rather than a finished action.
Phrase Breakdown
带
dài
[dài]
to bring
Indicates carrying or accompanying something or someone.
他带着微笑进来。
He came in with a smile.
着
zhe
[zhe]
particle indicating the action in progress
Used to indicate an ongoing action.
正在写着。
Writing in progress.
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