正在 (zhèng zài): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 正在 is used to indicate that an action is currently in progress or happening right now. It is often used with the verb to indicate the ongoing action, such as “我正在吃饭” which means “I am currently eating”. It can also be used to describe a situation or state of being, such as “他正在忙” which means “he is currently busy”. Overall, 正在 is a useful word to indicate that something is happening in the present moment.

Translation

Adverb: in the process of, in course of

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我正在学习中文wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí zhōngwénI am currently studying Chinese
他正在看电视tā zhèngzài kàn diànshìHe is currently watching TV
我们正在开会wǒmen zhèngzài kāihuìWe are currently having a meeting
她正在做饭tā zhèngzài zuòfànShe is currently cooking
他们正在打篮球tāmen zhèngzài dǎ lánqiúThey are currently playing basketball
我们正在等待答案wǒmen zhèngzài děngdài dá’ànWe are currently waiting for an answer
她正在写作业tā zhèngzài xiě zuòyèShe is currently doing homework
他正在练习钢琴tā zhèngzài liànxí gāngqínHe is currently practicing piano

HSK

正在 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 正在 with Pinyin and English Translation