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- 正在
正在
zhèng zài
Meaning
- to be in the process of (doing sth); to be currently ...-ing
Definition
表示动作或状态正在进行。
Indicates an action or state is in progress.
Usage
用在动词前，表示动作正在进行或状态持续。
Used before a verb to indicate the action is ongoing or a state is continuing.
Examples
- 1 我正在吃饭。 (I am eating.)
- 2 他正在看书。 (He is reading a book.)
- 3 他们正在开会。 (They are having a meeting.)
- 4 外面正在下雨。 (It is raining outside.)
- 5 她正在打电话。 (She is making a phone call.)
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