正在/在(Adv.) "in process of" 正在,an adverb, is always in the preverbal position to indicate an action in process. Sometime, 正在 can be replaced by 在。 呢,a final particle at the end of a sentence, can co-occur with 正在in a sentence to emphasize the continuation of an action. Subj. +正在/在+VP+(呢) Examples: 1. 他们正在开会呢。 They are having a meeting. 2. 我们正在讨论投资问题。 We are discussing the question on how to invest right now.
Substitutive drills:
服务生 |
正在/在 |
工作 |
(呢)。 |
玛丽 |
检查产品 |
中美双方 |
洽谈合同 |
小李 |
跟个体户讨价还价 | |