在 (zài)

Etymology

Composed of 才 and 士, which both represent the sound.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“在，存也。从土，才聲。”

Components

• 才 (sound)
• 士 (sound) — Modern form looks like 土, but is unrelated.

Example sentences

1. 我在。 — I'm here.
2. 我在家。 — I am at home.
3. 现在呢？ — And now?
4. 在下雨。 — It is raining.
5. 我在用Twitter。 — I'm using Twitter.

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