Using "zhao" as complement (Redirected from ASGM5ZAB) Level B2 Similar to Used for Expressing duration, Expressing result Keywords 着 When used as a resultative complement, 着 (zháo) expresses that the action has reached it's purpose or has had an outcome. It can also be used as a potential complement, meaning "able to." Contents 1 Resultative Complement 1.1 Structure 1.2 Examples 2 Potential Complement 2.1 Structure 2.2 Examples 3 See also 4 Sources and further reading 4.1 Books Resultative Complement Structure All you have to do is put 着 after the verb. Remember that it should be something that you can reach or achieve. It could be a purpose, or it can be producing an outcome or an influence. Verb + 着 Examples 宝宝 刚 睡 着。 The baby just fell asleep. 你 的 手机 找 着 了 吗？ Did you find your cell phone? 超市 关门 了 ，你 要 的 东西 我 没 买 着 。 The supermarket is closed. I didn't buy things that you need. Potential Complement Structure Verb + 得 / 不 + 着 When used with 得 or 不, 着 functions as a potential complement, and denotes that one's one's ability is up (or not) to the task in question. This is like saying "(verb) able to reach" or “(verb) not able to reach." Examples 晚上 我 睡 不 着 的 时候 就 看书。 Last night, when I wasn't able to get to sleep, I read a book. 我 的 手机 找 不 着 了。 I wasn't able to find my cell phone. 这么 晚 了，买 得 着 吗？ It's so late already, can you buy it? 我 在 国外 吃 不 着 地道 的 中国 菜 。 I can't eat authentic Chinese food. See also Resultative Complement "zhu" Resultative Complement "huai" Resultative Complement "kai" Sources and further reading Books New Practical Chinese Reader 3 (新实用汉语课本3) (pp. 135) →buy