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    Expressing following with 跟着 (gēnzhe)

    Direction & Movement
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 跟着 + Person/Thing + Verb

    Explanation

    跟着 (gēnzhe) is a preposition or verb meaning "following" or "to follow," indicating that someone moves along with or behind another person. It combines 跟 (with/follow) and the aspect particle 着, suggesting an ongoing action. It is used in both literal physical following and figurative senses.

    Examples

    • 小狗一直跟着主人跑来跑去。

      Xiǎo gǒu yīzhí gēnzhe zhǔrén pǎo lái pǎo qù.

      The puppy kept running back and forth following its owner.

    • 你跟着我走，别走丢了。

      Nǐ gēnzhe wǒ zǒu, bié zǒu diū le.

      Follow me and don't get lost.

    • 她跟着老师学了三年书法。

      Tā gēnzhe lǎoshī xué le sān nián shūfǎ.

      She studied calligraphy with the teacher for three years.

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