Learn 着 (zhe) as an Adverbial Complement + Pet-Friendly Cinemas in China | HSK3

In this HSK3 episode, we’ll teach you how to use 着 (zhe) to form adverbial complements in Mandarin. This structure helps you describe how an action happens by adding context or an ongoing state. For example, “working while listening to music” or “studying while drinking coffee.”

You’ll also learn how to build natural sentences with the pattern V + 着 + V, and understand the difference between this structure and 一边…一边… so you’ll know when to use each one correctly.

Plus, in our cultural segment, we explore a surprising trend in China: pet-friendly cinemas! Yes, in some Chinese cities, you can watch movies like Zootopia (疯狂动物城) while bringing your dog or cat with you. We’ll discuss why this trend exists, how it works, and what it reveals about modern urban life and pet culture in China.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to use 着 (zhe) as an adverbial complement to describe actions in progress
✅ The key differences between V + 着 + V and 一边…一边…
✅ Real-life examples you can use in conversations
✅ Cultural insight: the pet-friendly cinema trend in China and what it says about pet culture

Fun Fact:
Did you know that pet-friendly cinemas in China are becoming more popular, where moviegoers can enjoy a film while spending time with their furry friends? This is a growing trend in many urban areas.

Question for You:
How would you say in Chinese: “He is eating while watching TV”?
Write your answer in the comments and we’ll check it!

Mini Challenge:
Create your own sentence using 着 (zhe). For example:
• 我一边听音乐一边工作。 (“I work while listening to music.”)
• 我坐着喝咖啡看书。 (“I sit and drink coffee while reading a book.”)

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• (00:00:10) - How to Bring a Pet to the Movies
• (00:01:44) - Using Adverbial Complements
• (00:07:39) - Speech Regression
• (00:09:43) - Cinema for Pets in China
• (00:14:23) - Drinking Coffee While Studying
• (00:15:00) - How to make a Chinese sentence in 3 seconds
• (00:16:16) - Adverbial Complements