The Chinese word 正 has multiple meanings and uses. One common usage is as an adjective to mean “correct” or “right”, such as in the phrase 正确 which means “correct”. It can also be used as an adverb to indicate that something is done in a proper or correct manner, such as in the phrase 正常地 which means “normally” or “regularly”.
Translation
Adverb: just now
Adjective: upright, honest
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他正在写一篇论文 | tā zhèngzài xiě yī piān lùnwén | He is writing a paper at the moment |
| 我们正计划去旅行 | wǒmen zhèng jìhuà qù lǚxíng | We are planning to travel |
| 他的态度正直 | tā de tàidù zhèngzhí | His attitude is upright |
| 她正忙着做饭 | tā zhèng mángzhe zuòfàn | She is busy cooking |
| 他正穿着一件蓝色的衬衫 | tā zhèng chuānzhe yī jiàn lán sè de chènshān | He is wearing a blue shirt |
| 我们正等待老师的到来 | wǒmen zhèng děngdài lǎoshī de dàolái | We are waiting for the teacher to arrive |
| 这个问题正引起广泛的关注 | zhège wèntí zhèng yǐnqǐ guǎngfàn de guānzhù | This issue is attracting widespread attention |
| 她的表演正深深地打动了观众 | tā de biǎoyǎn zhèng shēnshēn de dǎdòngle guānzhòng | Her performance deeply moved the audience |
HSK
正 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1 and HSK Level 3.
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