Meaning
This phrase indicates that an action or process is currently happening or actively being carried out. It combines 进行 (to proceed, to carry out) with 中 (in the middle of), creating a common pattern to express that something is in a state of being done right now.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts, status updates, announcements, and digital interfaces (like loading screens or project management). Native speakers use it to describe tasks, meetings, projects, or processes that are not yet complete. It often appears in written Chinese and formal speech more than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01项目还在进行中，预计下个月完成。, .The project is still in progress and is expected to be completed next month.
- 02比赛进行中，请保持安静。, .The competition is underway; please remain quiet.
Characters
Common collocations
- 会议进行中meeting in progress
- 正在进行中currently in progress
- 工作进行中work in progress
- 游戏进行中game in progress
Antonyms
Origin
The phrase follows a productive Chinese pattern where 中 is added after verbs to indicate an ongoing state. This construction parallels English '-ing' forms but specifically emphasizes the middle or duration of the action.