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在zài · zai

at, in, on; to exist; used to indicate the present progressive tense. 6 strokes, radical 土, first met in HSK 1.

Pinyin zài · zaiStrokes 6Radical 土Band HSK 1Words 14

How to write 在

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

Write 在 on the grid

Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.

Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 在 · the stroke-order rules

What 在 is made of

才 (cái, ability) and 土 (tǔ, soil).

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

Words that use 在

在(zài)	at, in, to be located 介词或动词，处于某处方位位居立足赵阿姨，打扰一下，我在茶馆到处找我的双肩包，没找到。Aunt Zhao, sorry to bother you — I've been looking all over inside the teahouse for my backpack, but haven't found it. Siyuan Teahouse, lesson 16, 在附近找东西
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

and 4 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 34 of them, and what the radical means, on the 土 radical page.