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HSK 2 word · adverb

正在

zhèng zài

in the process of

Stroke order

See how to write 正在

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

12345

5 strokes

123456

6 strokes

Example sentence

我正在看书。

Wǒ zhèng zài kàn shū.

I am reading a book.

More sentences with 正在

他正在看报纸。

Tā zhèngzài kàn bàozhǐ.

He is reading a newspaper.

博物馆正在举办关于传统文化的展览。

Bówùguǎn zhèngzài jǔbàn guānyú chuántǒng wénhuà de zhǎnlǎn.

The museum is holding an exhibition about traditional culture.

人工智能的应用正在改变很多行业。

Réngōng zhìnéng de yìngyòng zhèngzài gǎibiàn hěn duō hángyè.

The application of artificial intelligence is changing many industries.

Frequently asked questions about 正在

What does 正在 mean?
正在 (zhèng zài) means "in the process of" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
How many strokes does 正 have?
正 has 5 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 正在 in?
正在 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.