在于

zài yú

HSK 5

Meaning

to rest with; to lie in; to be due to (a certain attribute)
(of a matter) to be determined by; to be up to (sb)

Definition

在于，指事物的关键或根本所在。

Lie in; consist in; be determined by.

Usage

用于指出某个问题的关键、原因或决定因素，通常后接名词或动词短语。

Used to indicate the key point, reason, or determining factor of something, usually followed by a noun or verb phrase.

Examples

1 学习成功与否在于是否努力。(Success in learning lies in whether you work hard.)
2 问题在于时间不够。(The problem lies in insufficient time.)
3 幸福在于知足。(Happiness consists in contentment.)
4 他的失败在于缺乏耐心。(His failure lies in lack of patience.)
5 真正的美在于内心。(True beauty lies in the heart.)
6 事情的关键在于沟通。(The key to the matter lies in communication.)

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