正在 zhèngzài GRAMMAR
HSK 1 · Grammar note

正在 — how to use it in Chinese

to be doing; in progress
Time
正在
to be doing; in progress
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Explanation

Pattern: 正在 + verb indicates an ongoing action.

Example sentences
我 wǒ 正在 zhèng zài 吃饭 chī fàn
I am eating right now.
他 tā 正在 zhèng zài 写 xiě 作业 zuò yè
He is doing his homework.
请 qǐng 安静 ān jìng 老师 lǎo shī 正在 zhèng zài 上课 shàng kè
Please be quiet, the teacher is teaching.
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