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Chinese · word

在

zài

at

/tsaɪ̯˥˩/preposition

Meanings

  • preposition · A1

    Used to introduce a place or time where an event occurs or where someone or something is located.

    我们明天在图书馆见吧。

  • adverb · A1

    Used before a verb to show that an action is currently in progress.

    他正在房间里看书呢。

  • verb · A1

    To be at a place or to be present.

    请问李老师在办公室吗?

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