Chinese phrase
现在在用〜吗？ xiàn zài zài yòng 〜 ma
Meaning
Are you using ___ right now?
When to use it
Asks whether someone is using something right now. The missing noun names the item in use, and the phrase is common in polite everyday questions.
Example dialogue
我想复印一份文件。 wǒ xiǎng fù yìn yí fèn wén jiàn
I want to copy a document.
你现在在用打印机吗？ nǐ xiàn zài zài yòng dǎ yìn jī ma
Are you using the printer right now?