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  • to exist; to be alive
  • (of sb or sth) to be (located) at
  • (used before a verb to indicate an action in progress)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 在 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我在。 I am here.
  • 现在忙 Busy right now.
  • 我在家。 I am at home.
  • 话在嘴边 It's on the tip of my tongue.
  • 现在呢? And now?

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