Chinese phrase
在〜 zài 〜
Meaning
be ___-ing
When to use it
Shows that an action is happening now. It comes before a verb and describes an action in progress, often at the time of speaking.
Example dialogue
我 在 吃饭。 wǒ zài chī fàn
I'm eating.
好，吃完告诉我。 hǎo chī wán gào sù wǒ
Okay, tell me when you're done eating.