正在 (zhèng zài) — (adverb) indicates an ongoing action; to be currently doing (something)
Definition
正在 marks an action happening right now, slightly more emphatic than 在 (zài) for the progressive sense. Place it directly before the verb.
adverb
indicates an ongoing actionto be currently doing (something)
Examples
- 正在。Wǒ zhèng zài kàn shū.I am reading a book.
- 正在。Tā zhèng zài hē shuǐ.He is drinking water.
- 正在。Xué shēng zhèng zài xué xí.The student is studying.
Grammar
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