Chinese

正在

/ʈ͡ʂɤŋ⁵¹⁻⁵³ t͡saɪ̯⁵¹/
in the process of; currently (similar to English -ing); in progress
  • HSK 1

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  • characterChinese正 “straight; upright in proper position; middle”
    • soundChinese丁 “the fourth of the ten heavenly stems”
    • meaningChinese止 “foot”
  • characterChinese在 “to exist; to be present; to be alive”
    • soundChinese才 “ability; gift; talent; capability”
    • soundChinese士 “unmarried male; bachelor”

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