How to Say ‘Under construction’ in Traditional Chinese
在施工
zài shī gōng
[zài shīgōng]
💬 Usage Tip: 在 before an action means it's happening right now. 在施工 (shī gōng) is literally "construction is underway", and the same pattern gives 在下雨 "it's raining".
Phrase Breakdown
在
zài
[zài]
in the middle of (progressive)
Marks an ongoing action, like '-ing'.
他在吃飯。
He is eating.
施工
shī gōng
[shīgōng]
construction work
Building or road work being carried out.
前面道路施工。
Road construction ahead.
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