-는 중이다 / N 중
in the middle of
ระดับ 3 · สำนวน
คำอธิบาย
Stresses an action in progress right now. Attaches to verb stems; action nouns take 중 (회의 중, 공사 중). Not used with adjectives.
ตัวอย่าง
지금 운전하는 중이라서 나중에 전화할게요.
I'm driving right now, so I'll call later.
사장님은 회의 중이십니다.
The boss is in a meeting.
이 길은 공사 중입니다.
This road is under construction.
ข้อสังเกต TOPIK
TOPIK II Reading 5–8 (signs), Listening 9–12.