在线

在線
zàixiàn
adjective HSK 7 #15,439

Meanings

  1. 1 online; connected to the internet

Characters

Literally 'on the line,' mirroring the English concept of being 'online.'

Examples

Nǐ xiànzài zàixiàn ma?
Are you online right now?
Wǒmen kěyǐ zàixiàn gòuwù.
We can shop online.
Zàixiàn jiàoyù yuèláiyuè pǔjí le.
Online education is becoming more and more widespread.

Tips

usage
In internet slang, 在线 (zàixiàn děng) means 'waiting online [for a reply],' often used when posting a question on forums. 智商在线 (zhìshāng zàixiàn, 'IQ is online') is a compliment meaning someone is being sharp.

Stroke Order

zài
线 xiàn