正在 - Mandarin word #274

正在

zhèngzài

Traditional: 正在

HSK 3

#274 of 5,000 Core 1000

Translation

currently, right now, in the process of

Stroke order

正

在

。

He is currently sleeping.

。

I am right now working.

雨yǔ。

It is currently raining.

。

Mum is cooking.

。

I am reading a good book.

正在 (zhèng zài) means currently, right now, in the process of. It is used as a adverb in everyday Mandarin speech.

继续

to continue, to go on

时间

time (duration/point)

先

first, in advance, earlier

一直

always, continuously, all along

在

at, in, on; to be located at; progressive marker

Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.

This word is part of lesson 6.