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?
Appears in 19 scenarios
Say where you liveTell someone which city or country you live in. Ask for the restroomAsk an employee where to find the restroom. Ask where the station isAsk a local how to reach the nearest train station. Follow basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Find your train platformAsk station staff where your train departs from. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the cafe worker for the internet password.
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