COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 在 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 才 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 在 (zài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to exist; to be alive
zàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zài
在
to exist; to be alive
Common words
xiàn zài
现在
now; at present; at the moment; modern
zhèng zài
正在
just at (that time); right in (that place); right in the middle of (doing sth)
shí zài
实在
really; actually; indeed; true
cún zài
存在
to exist; to be; existence
zài chǎng
在场
to be present; to be on the scene
zài hū
在乎
to rest with; to lie in; to be due to (a certain attribute); (often used in the negative) to care about
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 在
Say “zài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 在
Common words and phrases
xiàn zài
now; at present; at the moment; modern
zhèng zài
just at (that time); right in (that place); right in the middle of (doing sth)
shí zài
really; actually; indeed; true
cún zài
to exist; to be; existence
zài chǎng
to be present; to be on the scene
zài hū
to rest with; to lie in; to be due to (a certain attribute); (often used in the negative) to care about
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“在”。
Zhège zì shì “zài”.
This character is “在”.
我正在学习“在”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zài” zì.
I am learning the character “在”.
请写一遍“在”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zài”.
Please write “在” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 在?
在 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 在 (zài) mean?
在 (zài) means to exist; to be alive.
What is the radical of 在?
The radical of 在 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.