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The word "正在" is formed by combining the character "正", which denotes immediacy or exactness, with "在", which indicates existence or location. Together, they create an adverbial compound that specifically marks an action as occurring in the present moment, with "正" highlighting the current timing and "在" contributing the sense of continuous action.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈正在做饭。

Māmā zhèngzài zuòfàn.

Mom is cooking.

他正在认真学习。

Tā zhèngzài rènzhēn xuéxí.

He is studying hard.

现在，我们正在开会。

Xiànzài, wǒmen zhèngzài kāihuì.

Now, we are having a meeting.

当我回家时，他正在看电视。

Dāng wǒ huí jiā shí, tā zhèngzài kàn diànshì.

When I returned home, he was watching TV.

孩子们正在操场上快乐地玩耍。

Háizimen zhèngzài cāochǎng shàng kuàilè de wánshuǎ.

The children are playing happily on the playground.

Word Definition - 正在

zhèng zài to be in the process of (doing sth); to be currently ...-ing

Individual Character Details

正 zhēng, zhèng
在 zài