zài

Translation

  • (located) at
  • (to be) in
  • to exist
  • in the middle of doing sth
  • (indicating an action in progress)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 他现国外。
    He is living abroad at the moment.
  • 你的母亲现家吗?
    Is your mother at home now?
  • 你正找的书这里。
    Here is the book you are looking for.
  • 他现这个年纪,就已经国际比赛中取胜,前途实无可限量。
    His victory at this age in an international competition is a good indication of a bright future.
  • 他们身后的男人正弹钢琴。
    The man behind them is playing the piano.
  • 我们公园裡聚一起。
    We got together in the park.
  • 我爸爸不家。
    My dad is not at home for the moment.
  • 上司不,部下就轻松自
    When the cat is away, the mice will play.
  • 把告示贴布告板上。
    Stick a notice on the board.
  • 网上勾人比街上容易。
    It is easier to hit on people on the Internet than in the street.
Chinese Tones