#6 着 (zhe) for Location & Existence | Things you MUST know before travelling to CHINA| HSK 3

In today’s episode, we focus on a very practical grammar structure: 地方 + Verb + 着 + Object. This pattern is used to describe the state or position of things in a place, and it’s essential for everyday Chinese. You’ll learn how to say natural sentences like “There’s a book on the table” or “There aren’t any fruits in the fridge,” just like native speakers do.

In the cultural segment, we explore how people travel in China today. Why do many still choose 跟团旅游 (group tours), while younger travellers prefer 自驾游 (self-driving trips)? We’ll also introduce the apps Chinese travellers really use, such as 高德地图 (Gaode Maps) for navigation, 抖音 (Douyin) to check real videos of destinations, and 小红书 (Xiaohongshu) to find the best photo spots, angles, and poses. Some attractions even create special 网红拍照点 (internet-famous photo spots) just for Xiaohongshu users.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to use 地方 + Verb + 着 + Object to describe where things are
✅ How to form negatives with 地方 + 没 + Verb + 着 + Object
✅ Common verbs used with 着, such as 放着, 坐着, 挂着, 住着
✅ Cultural insights into group tours vs. road trips in China
✅ Bonus: the most popular travel apps used by Chinese travellers

Fun Fact:
China is one of the few countries where tourist attractions actually build 网红拍照点 — photo spots designed specifically so visitors can recreate trending Xiaohongshu photos.

Question for You:
How would you say in Chinese: “There’s a cat lying on the sofa”?
Write your answer in the comments and we’ll check it.

Mini Challenge:
Create your own sentence using today’s grammar structure. For example:
墙上挂着一张地图。
(There’s a map hanging on the wall.)

公园里站着很多人。
(There are many people standing in the park.)

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