When you see 使用中, it means something is currently being used or is occupied. Think of a public restroom with an 'occupied' sign, or a phone line that's 'in use'.
It's a very practical phrase for indicating that a resource isn't available right now because someone else is already using it.
You might see it on equipment, facilities, or even digital services to let you know they are active.
It helps manage expectations and avoids confusion about why something might not be immediately accessible.
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Can be used to describe an item or facility that is currently being utilized.
洗手间使用中。 (The restroom is in use.)
Can be used with nouns to indicate that a specific object is occupied or taken.
这把椅子使用中。 (This chair is occupied.)
Can be placed after verbs to show that an action is in progress or an item is currently being acted upon.
电脑使用中，请稍候。 (The computer is in use, please wait.)
Often seen on signs or notices to indicate unavailability due to current use.
会议室使用中。 (The meeting room is in use.)
Less commonly, it can also refer to something that is under active development or in the process of being implemented.
新系统使用中。 (The new system is currently in use/being implemented.)
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Someone says a restroom is occupied.
Someone asks if a seat is taken.
Someone says their computer is currently in use.
Read this aloud:
这个房间使用中。
Focus: shǐ yòng zhōng
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Read this aloud:
我的手机使用中。
Focus: wǒ de shǒu jī shǐ yòng zhōng
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Read this aloud:
这个座位使用中吗？
Focus: shǐ yòng zhōng ma
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Imagine you are in a public restroom and all stalls are taken. How would you express that a stall is 'in use' or 'occupied' using the word '使用中'?
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这个厕所使用中。
You want to tell someone that the meeting room is currently being used. How would you say this in Chinese, incorporating '使用中'?
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会议室现在使用中。
Your friend is asking if they can use your computer. You want to say 'My computer is in use right now.' How do you express this using '使用中'?
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我的电脑现在使用中。
What should you do if you see this sign?
Read this passage:
电梯使用中，请等一下。 (Diàntī shǐyòng zhōng, qǐng děng yīxià.)
What should you do if you see this sign?
使用中 (shǐyòng zhōng) means 'in use' or 'occupied'. 请等一下 (qǐng děng yīxià) means 'please wait a moment'.
使用中 (shǐyòng zhōng) means 'in use' or 'occupied'. 请等一下 (qǐng děng yīxià) means 'please wait a moment'.
What does the sentence tell you about the seat?
Read this passage:
这个座位使用中，请坐那边。 (Zhège zuòwèi shǐyòng zhōng, qǐng zuò nàbiān.)
What does the sentence tell you about the seat?
使用中 (shǐyòng zhōng) means 'in use' or 'occupied', indicating someone is currently using the seat.
使用中 (shǐyòng zhōng) means 'in use' or 'occupied', indicating someone is currently using the seat.
Why will the person call again later?
Read this passage:
电话使用中，我一会儿再打。 (Diànhuà shǐyòng zhōng, wǒ yīhuǐ'er zài dǎ.)
Why will the person call again later?
电话使用中 (diànhuà shǐyòng zhōng) means 'the phone is in use' or 'the line is busy'.
电话使用中 (diànhuà shǐyòng zhōng) means 'the phone is in use' or 'the line is busy'.
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