HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
在 — at, in, on
- Reading
- zài
- Meaning
- at, in, on; exist
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
在 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zài and it means at, in, on; exist. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
在 appears in everyday chinese words such as 在 (at, in; alive), 正在 (in the process of) and 现在 (now, at present).
Chinese words containing 在
Frequently asked questions
What does 在 mean in Chinese?
在 means at, in, on; exist in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 在 read?
在 is read zài. Reading it inside real words — 在 and 正在 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 在 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 在 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 在 in a word?
A common word containing 在 is 在 (zài) — "at, in; alive". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 在 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 在 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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