在场

在场 zàichǎng

To be present (on scene)

在场 in a sentence zaichang

What 在场 means

  1. To be present (on scene)

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Character by character

在场 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

在
zài
Located (in - at - exist)
场
chǎng
Ground (measure word for illness or war or performances)

How to write 在场

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在场 in a sentence

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Questions about 在场

What does 在场 mean in English?

在场 is pronounced zàichǎng and means To be present (on scene).

How do you pronounce 在场?

在场 is zàichǎng in pinyin — written zaichang without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 在场?

在场 is written with 2 characters: 在 (zài) Located (in - at - exist), 场 (chǎng) Ground (measure word for illness or war or performances). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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