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正
zhèng
Description
「正」有「不歪、正确」的意思，也可以表示事情正在发生。
"正" means "not crooked, correct," and can also indicate that something is happening.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如「正确」「正在」。
It is often used with other characters, such as in "正确" and "正在".
Meanings
正zhèng
right; correct; upright
这个答案是正的。
This answer is correct.
正zhèng
just now; in the middle of (an action)
我正吃饭呢。
I am eating right now.
正zhèng
exactly; precisely; just right
你来得正好。
You came just in time.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
正 as an adverb often pairs with 在 or 着 to mark an ongoing action.
- Etymology
original sense is 'straight/upright', extended to 'correct' and 'right now'.
In videos
“我现在正站在批发市场里”
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