Expressing "including" with "zainei"

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The word 在内 can be used as a preposition phrase, meaning including." In addition, the verb 包括 can often be used with 在内 at the beginning of a sentence, equivalent to the English "including".

Structure

(包括)⋯⋯ 在内 ,⋯⋯

or

⋯⋯ ,(包括)⋯⋯ 在内

Examples

  • 包括 他 的 母语 在内 ,他 会 说 四 种 语言 。Including his native language, he can speak 4 languages.
  • 水 电 费 在内 ,我 每 个 月 的 房租 三千 五 。My monthly rent does not include my water and electric bill.
  • 这次 袭击 造成 了 三人 死亡 ,包括 两 名 警察 在内This attack caused three death, including two policemen.
  • 小米 会 在 下个月 发布 包括 小米 电视 在内 的 几 个 新产品 。Xiaomi will launch several new products next month, including Xiaomi TV.

See also

Sources and further reading

Books

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