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正在 (zhèng zài): in the process of

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: in the process of
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 1

Full definitions

to be in the process of (doing sth)
to be currently ...-ing
in the process of
currently (doing something)

Chinese explanation

表示动作或事情正在进行中，强调此刻的状态
常与“呢”搭配使用，构成“正在……呢”的句式。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

straight

HSK 1

to exist

Example sentences

I am currently eating.

He is reading a book right now.

We are currently discussing this issue.

She is on the phone right now, please wait a moment.

It is raining outside right now, take an umbrella.

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