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To indicate the location that a verb takes place in, 在 is used. The structure is:
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Notice that the location is placed ''before'' the verb in Chinese, whereas it appears afterwards in English.
 
Notice that the location is placed ''before'' the verb in Chinese, whereas it appears afterwards in English.
  
Some examples:
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Revision as of 09:26, 14 May 2012

Structure

To indicate the location that a verb takes place in, 在 is used.

Subject + 在 + Location + Verb + Object

Notice that the location is placed before the verb in Chinese, whereas it appears afterwards in English.

Examples

  • 在 上海 工作。
  • 在 酒吧 喝酒。
  • 在 图书馆看 书。

See also

Sources and further reading

Books