How to Say ‘Are looking for’ in Traditional Chinese
正在找
zhèng zài zhǎo
[jung-dzeye jaow]
💬 Usage Tip: [正在 + verb] is a useful pattern for "be in the middle of doing": [正在找], [正在等你]. Put the action right after [正在].
Phrase Breakdown
正在
zhèng zài
[jung-dzeye]
currently; in the middle of
Shows that an action is happening right now.
他們正在聯絡候選人。
They are currently contacting candidates.
找
zhǎo
[jaow]
to look for; to seek
Used when searching for a person, thing, job, or solution.
公司正在找有經驗的人。
The company is looking for experienced people.
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