A2 · Grammar reference · ASGFBWZL
Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" You can use 在 (zài) to express location, but this article will explain how to use 在 (zài) to express location in relation to another object. This way, you can describe if something is "on the table" or "in the room."
Structure
在 + Place
在 + Location+ 上 / 下 / 里 / 旁边
在 + Occasion + 上
Keywords 在 · 上 · 下 · 里 · in · at · on
Used for Expressing location · Describing places · Giving directions
Classification HSK4 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences in China Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. in the USA Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. in Shanghai Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. in New York Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. on the table Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. on the floor. Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. Is your cell phone in the bag? Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. He is downstairs. Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. Walmart is next to my house. Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. I am on the train. Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. I'm on the metro. Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. in class Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. at the party Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. at the meeting Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. at the wedding Illustrates Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li" with 在. Further resources
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