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ChineseSSD-G-ZH-002v0.1.0

正在 + 动词

An action in progress

When to use it

Describe an action that is underway at the time you are talking about.

How to form it

Place 正在 (zhèngzài) before the verb or verb phrase. For example, 正在 + 听音乐 says that someone is listening to music.

Example sentences

  1. 我正在听音乐。

    I’m listening to music.

  2. 她正在写名字。

    She’s writing her name.