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在zài

at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense. 6 strokes, radical 土, first met in HSK 2.

Pinyin zàiStrokes 6Radical 土Band HSK 2Words 11

What 在 is made of

才 (cái, ability) and 土 (tǔ, soil).

土 carries the meaning — earth — and 才 carries the sound.

How to write 在

Strokes 1–3 write 才, then strokes 4–6 write 土.

Write 在 on the grid

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Words that use 在

实(shí)在(zài)	really, honest 形容人诚恳、不虚假他待人接物十分实在。He is very sincere in how he treats people. Lesson 66, 食物 · 尺璧寸阴与笃志力行 · Punctual Dedication, Deep Reflection & Living Ecology
存(cún)在(zài)	to exist as a real fact 真实地有，不是想象出来的这个计划仍然存在一些风险。In this plan, some risk still exists. Lesson 154, 经贸效益与节约 · 贸易经济与市场金融 · Commerce, Economics, Finance & Trade
在(zài)于(yú)	to lie in, to consist in 关键或根本原因就是这一点体育的真谛在于强健体魄。The true value of sport lie in building a strong body. Lesson 372, 秉公遵矩与金谷繁英 · 智理格致与龙腾盛会 · Philosophical Wisdom, Linguistic Logic & Athletic Grandeur
在(zài)乎(hu)	to care about, to mind 把某件事放在心上，很看重他们从不在乎外界的流言。They never seemed to care about outside gossip at all. Lesson 373, 龙腾虎跃与圆满凯旋 · 智理格致与龙腾盛会 · Philosophical Wisdom, Linguistic Logic & Athletic Grandeur
处(chǔ)在(zài)	to be situated at, be in (a state) 表示某事物目前所处的状态或位置整个行业正处在智能升级的风口。The whole industry is now situated at the crest of a smart upgrade. Lesson 404, 规度传谕 · 明德修身与笃行致远 · Cultural Transmission & Practical Wisdom
内(nèi)在(zài)	inherent, internal 指事物本身固有、并非外部赋予的思想交锋释放出巨大内在能量。The clash of ideas released tremendous inherent energy. Lesson 460, 内在能量 · 楷模表率与地阔天长 · Exemplary Models & Vast Expanses
所(suǒ)在(zài)	location, where something is 指某事物具体存在的地方队员迅速找准险情所在。The team quickly pinpointed the danger's location. Lesson 490, 风雨担当 · 仰观苍穹与敏学笃行 · Cosmic Vistas & Earnest Inquiry
在(zài)场(chǎng)	present, on the scene 指人正处于事情发生的现场包括老专家在内，在场干部群众齐心抢险。Every cadre and resident on the scene pitched in to help. Lesson 520, 重建家园 · 笃行安澜与同舟共济 · Steadfast Peace & Standing Together in Adversity
在(zài)内(nèi)	included, counting 指把某人或某物算在其中包括老专家在内，在场干部群众齐心抢险。The veteran expert was included, among everyone helping. Lesson 520, 重建家园 · 笃行安澜与同舟共济 · Steadfast Peace & Standing Together in Adversity
自(zì)在(zài)	at ease, relaxed 指心里舒畅没有拘束他一边走一边自言自语，神情十分自在。He looked thoroughly at ease. Lesson 695, 总部新楼 · 敏锐洞察与奋发图强 · Keen Perception & Diligent Enterprise

and 1 more in the catalogue.

Characters that share the sound part 才

Written with the same phonetic, so their readings tend to rhyme with each other.

存cún 材cái 财cái

More characters with the radical 土

All 33 of them, and what the radical means, on the 土 radical page.