在
Meaning:
at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1331
Pinyin:
zài
Strokes:
6
Radical:
土
How to Write 在 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "在" in Chinese
The Chinese character 在 (zài) means "at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 在 include: 不在, 何在, 健在.
📚 Words and Phrases with 在
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 在
See how "在" is used in context
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我在家。
I am at home.
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他在学校工作。
He works at school.
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书在桌子上。
The book is on the table.
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: earth
Semantic component: 土
Phonetic component: 才
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "在"?
- The pinyin is zài
- How many strokes does "在" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "在" mean?
- at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense
- What is the radical of "在"?
- The radical is "土"