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在
zài
Description
“在”是一个很常用的词，可以表示人或东西所在的地方。
"在" is a very common word that can indicate the location of a person or thing.
它也可以放在动词前面，表示一件事正在发生。
It can also be placed before a verb to show that an action is currently happening.
Meanings
在zài
to be located at; to be present
我妈妈在家。
My mom is at home.
在zài
at, in, on (place preposition)
他在学校学习中文。
He studies Chinese at school.
在zài
in the process of (marks ongoing action)
我在吃饭。
I am eating.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a progressive marker 在 often pairs with 正 or 呢 for emphasis.
- Etymology
originally a verb meaning 'to exist/be at', later extended to a location preposition.
In videos
“因为在中国谈恋爱还是一件很保守的事情，很保守”
“就是希望呢 你以后可以在这上面...”
“儿子也没在看Blabla Chinese”
“他不会结束，他会一直把这件事情记在心里。”
“我们也会在100天后再测试一遍这些项目”
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