How to Say ‘Now we're testing’ in Simplified Chinese
现在在测试
xiàn zài zài cè shì
[xiànzài zài cèshì]
💬 Usage Tip: The second 在 before an action word means it is happening right now. Use it with other actions too: 在开会 "in a meeting right now".
Phrase Breakdown
现在
xiàn zài
[xiànzài]
now; currently
Refers to the present moment.
现在可以点菜吗？
Can we order now?
在
zài
[zài]
(in the middle of) -ing
Before a verb, marks an ongoing action.
他在吃饭。
He is eating.
测试
cè shì
[cèshì]
testing; to test
Checking whether something works correctly, e.g. a product or software.
这个软件还要测试。
This software still needs testing.
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