Decoded Slug: 正在 (zhèngzài) - In the process of
Mandarin Grammar Point
正在 (zhèngzài) - In the process of
正在 (zhèngzài) - In the process of
Short explanation:
Used with a verb to indicate an ongoing action.
Formation:
Subject + 正在 + Verb + Rest of sentence
Examples:
我正在看一本关于中国历史的书。
Wǒ zhèngzài kàn yīběn guānyú Zhōngguó lìshǐ de shū.
I am in the process of reading a book about Chinese history.
他们正在学习为了明年的高级汉语水平考试。
Tāmen zhèngzài xuéxí wèile míngnián de gāojí Hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì.
They are in the process of studying for next year's advanced level Chinese test.
她正在准备晚餐,因为今晚有客人来。
Tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi wǎncān, yīnwèi jīnwǎn yǒu kèrén lái.
She is in the process of preparing dinner, because guests are coming tonight.
我们正在讨论如何提高销售收入。
Wǒmen zhèngzài tǎolùn rúhé tígāo xiāoshòu shōurù.
We are in the process of discussing how to increase sales revenues.
Long explanation:
The Chinese phrase '正在 (zhèngzài)' is typically used in conjunction with a verb to denote that the action is currently in progress. It is closely aligned to the English present progressive tense, representing an activity that is happening 'right now' or during an unspecified period surrounding the present moment.
