Mandarin Chinese Grammar: How 正在 (zhèngzài) Works for Past, Present, and Future

Описание: ‪@TorontoChineseAcademy‬Struggling with how to use "正在 (zhèngzài)" in Mandarin Chinese? You might think it only means "is/are doing" for the present moment, but it's actually much more versatile! In this video, we break down exactly how the "正在 + Verb" structure can correspond to the past, present, and future progressive tenses in English.

We'll clarify the key rules with clear examples so you can finally understand how to talk about what you were doing, are doing, and will be doing with confidence.

⏰ In This Video, You'll Learn:

· 00:00 - The Misconception about 正在
· 01:15 - Present Progressive: "Is/Are Doing" (Happening Now)
· 02:45 - Past Progressive: "Was/Were Doing"
· 04:20 - Future Progressive: "Will Be Doing"
· 05:50 - Special Cases & Common Mistakes to Avoid
· Can you use 正在 without a time word?
· Why you should NEVER say "我正在喜欢..."
· The key difference between 在 and 正在
· 07:30 - Summary Table & Final Pro Tips

📝 Key Examples Covered:

· Present: 他们正在开会呢。 (They are in a meeting.)
· Past: 你打电话的时候，我正在洗澡。 (When you called, I was taking a shower.)
· Future: 明天这个时候，他正在坐飞机。 (This time tomorrow, he will be flying.)

💡 Key Takeaway: The phrase "正在 + Verb" itself has no tense. It simply marks an action in progress. The time is determined by the context or a time word (e.g., 昨天, 明天).

💬 Join the Conversation!
What will you be doing this time tomorrow? Try to write a sentence in the comments using "正在" and a future time word! 加油！

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