正在 meaning and pronunciation

正在
Simplified/traditional word

正在 English definition

zhèng zài
  • in the process of (doing something or happening)
  • while (doing)

HSK level

Characters

  • 正 (zhèng): just (right); main; upright; straight; correct; positive; greater than zero; principle; to correct; to rectify;
  • 在 (zài): (located) at; (to be) in; to exist; in the middle of doing sth; (indicating an action in progress);

Sentences examples with 正在

  • 可能他正在忙。
    Kěnéng tā zhèngzài máng.
  • 弟弟正在打篮球。
    Dìdì zhèngzài dǎ lánqiú.
  • 我正在厨房里做饭呢。
    Wǒ zhèngzài chúfáng lǐ zuò fàn ne.
  • 警察正在进行调查。
    Jǐngchá zhèngzài jìnxíng diàochá.
  • 爷爷正在听广播。
    Yéyé zhèngzài tīng guǎngbò.