B1 · Grammar reference
Idiomatic phrases with "zai"
You probably already know how to express location with 在. In this article, we'll go more in depth as to how you can make idiomatic phrases using that construction. This kind of form is actually similar to some that we have in English, so it won't be too difficult.
- Keywords
- 在 · 上 · 下 · 方面 · in · at · on
- Used for
- Expressing location · Indicating conditions
- Classification
- Prepositions · HSK4
Examples (12)
在这个问题上,我们的看法是一样的。
在美国历史上,谁是最重要的总统?
这个句子在语法上没什么问题,但是不太自然。
南方人和北方人在生活习惯上有很多差异。
在这样的环境下长大,孩子会快乐吗?
在这种情况下,你们会怎么做?
在紧急情况下,你可以这样做。
在那么困难的条件下,她还是坚持让孩子们都上学。
在事业方面,我老板很成功。
在技术方面,他是专家。
在管理方面,你比我有经验。
中西方文化在很多方面都有共同点。
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