particle, verb, numeral, preposition, adjective, expression, noun, pronoun, punctuation · aspect particle indicating action in progress or ongoing state

门开着。

verb, adverb · to fall asleep (colloquial)

他很快就睡着了。

verb, particle, pronoun · used after a verb to indicate hitting the mark or succeeding in an action

我找着那本书了。

verb, particle, measure word · to catch fire or be ignited

柴火着了。

particle, adjective, verb, modal particle · grammatical particle indicating that an action is in progress or a state is continuing.

他正坐着看书。

verb, modal particle, particle · to feel or be affected by something like cold or illness

小心别着凉了。

verb, particle · to wear or put on clothes

他身着一套整洁的西装。

verb · to touch or come into contact with

他脚不着地。

verb · to come into contact with or touch a surface

飞机降落时，起落架轻轻着地。

noun · a literary work, book, or publication

这本新著涵盖了最新的科学发现。

particle · to put in or add something (dialectal)

往菜里多着点儿辣椒。

verb · a move in chess or a clever trick or tactic

棋错一着，满盘皆输。

particle · dialectal expression used to indicate agreement or approval

着！就按你说的办。

particle, verb · to use, employ, or exert a method, focus, or effort

这篇文章在人物描写上着墨不多。

adjective · outstanding, prominent, or clearly manifest

他在学术研究领域的成效极著。

verb · to write, compose, or author a literary work

他一生著有十余部具有影响力的科幻小说。