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在线

在線
zàixiàn
adjective HSK 7-9 #15,439

Meanings

  1. 1 online; connected to the internet

Characters

在
zài
at; in; on
线
xiàn
line; wire; thread
Literally 'on the line', mirroring the English concept of being 'online.'

Examples

HSK 1
你现在在线吗？
Nǐ xiànzài zàixiàn ma?
Are you online right now?
HSK 3
在线教育越来越普及了。
Zàixiàn jiàoyù yuèláiyuè pǔjí le.
Online education is becoming more and more widespread.
HSK 4
我们可以在线购物。
Wǒmen kěyǐ zàixiàn gòuwù.
We can shop online.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

在 zài
线 xiàn