in the process of; currently
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
in the process of; currently; right now
neutralUsed before a verb to indicate an action is in progress. Often paired with "呢" at the end of the sentence for emphasis, but not required.
Tā他
zhèng正
zài在
kāi开
huì会
，
qǐng请
shāo稍
děng等
yī一
xià下
。
He is in a meeting right now; please wait a moment.
Wǒ我
men们
zhèng正
zài在
chī吃
wǎn晚
fàn饭
ne呢
。
We are currently having dinner.
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Wài外
miàn面
de的
yǔ雨
zhèng正
zài在
xià下
。
It's raining outside right now.
Zhè这
ge个
xiàng项
mù目
zhèng正
zài在
màn慢
màn慢
tuī推
jìn进
。
This project is slowly advancing.
Wēn温
dù度
zhèng正
zài在
màn慢
màn慢
shàng上
shēng升
。
The temperature is slowly rising.