正在

zhèng zài

HSK 2.0 等级 2 HSK 3.0 等级 1 副词非常常见

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释义

1. just at (that time)
2. right in (that place)
3. right in the middle of (doing sth)

词语关系

Related words

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当时

dāng shí

then

Referring to a specific time in the past; '正在' can describe an action happening at that moment.

此刻

cǐ kè

this moment

Meaning 'at this moment'; '正在' is commonly used to describe ongoing actions at the present moment.

Synonyms

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在

zài

to exist; to be alive

Indicating an ongoing action; '正在' is more emphatic and often used in formal or narrative contexts, while '在' is more colloquial.

正

zhèng

straight

Used alone before verbs to emphasize an action happening right now; '正在' combines '正' and '在' for stronger emphasis.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly pairs with 呢 at the end of a sentence to reinforce the progressive aspect, e.g., 他正在吃饭呢.

Formality

Often used in written or formal spoken Chinese to emphasize ongoing actions, more so than 在 alone.

例句

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爷爷正在和邻居下象棋。

Grandpa is playing Chinese chess with the neighbor.

警方正在调查他的下落。

The police are investigating his whereabouts.

他们正在申办下一届世界杯。

They are bidding to host the next World Cup.

中国正在发展航天技术。

China is developing space flight technology.

双方正在洽谈合作事宜。

Both sides are discussing cooperation matters.

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正在的构成词

在

zài