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Expressing existence in a place with 在 ("zai4")

在 zài

Verb
HSK 1

Structure

Subj. + 在 + Place

Translations

  • in
  • at

Definition

在表示存在时，用于说明某人或某物位于某个地方。

Used to indicate that someone or something is located at a certain place.

Usage

通常结构为“主语 + 在 + 地点”，表示主语存在于该地点。

The structure is typically 'Subject + 在 + Location', indicating that the subject exists at that location.

Examples

  • 1 我在学校。 (I am at school.)
  • 2 书在桌子上。 (The book is on the table.)
  • 3 猫在沙发下面。 (The cat is under the sofa.)
  • 4 他的家在纽约。 (His home is in New York.)
  • 5 钱包在包里。 (The wallet is in the bag.)

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