Updated on December 27, 2022
在 (zài) is one of the most frequently used Chinese characters. The common meanings of 在 are “on”, “at”, “in”, etc.
Do you know 在 can be used in numerous other ways?
Welcome to Ming Mandarin’s free online Mandarin Chinese lessons. In this lesson, we will learn various applications of 在 (zài), one of the most frequently used Chiense Characters.
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How to Use Chinese Character 在 (zài)?
#1. 在…上 (on the topic of; about the topic)
Example Sentence 1
- You’re so negligent on this matter.
- Zài zhègewèntí shàng, nǐ tài dàyì le.
- 在这个问题上, 你太大意了。
Example Sentence 2
- With respect to the details of the contract, we need think over it.
- Zài hétong xìjié shàng, wǒmen yào kǎolǜ yīxiàr.
- 在合同细节上, 我们要考虑一下儿。
Example Sentence 3
- This plan sounds great in theory, but will it work?
- Zhè ge fāng’àn zài lǐlùn shàng tīngqǐlái bùcuò, dàn xíngdetōng ma?
- 这个方案在理论上听起来不错, 但行得通吗?
#2. 在…下 (under; with)
Example Sentence 4
- I set up a company with my friends’ help.
- Zài péngyǒu de bāngzhù xià, wǒ kāile yī jiā gōngsī.
- 在朋友的帮助下, 我开了一家公司。
Example Sentence 5
- Under normal conditions, it takes two days to receive the package.
- Zài zhèngcháng qíngkuàng xià, shōudào kuàidì yào liǎngtiān.
- 在正常情况下, 收到快递要两天。
Example Sentence 6
- Finally, the company went public with our effort.
- Zài dàjiā de nǔlì xià, gōngsī zhōngyú shàngshì le.
- 在 大家的努力 下, 公司 终于 上市 了。
#3. 在…方面 (in the matter of)
Example Sentence 7
- I am satisfied with the salary.
- Zài xīnshuǐ fāngmiàn, wǒ hěn mǎnyì.
- 在薪水方面, 我很满意。
Example Sentence 8
- He doesn’t know anything about administration.
- Zài qǐyě guǎnlǐ fāngmiàn, tā yī diǎn er yě bù dǒng.
- 在企业管理 方面, 他 一点儿也不懂。
Example Sentence 9
- He’s so talented in writing.
- Tā zài xiězuò fāngmiàn hěn yǒutiānfù.
- 他在写作方面很有天赋。
#4. 在…期间 (during; in the course of)
Example Sentence 10
- In the course of the experiment, they came across new problems.
- Zài shìyàn qījiān, tāmen yùdào le xīn wèntí.
- 在试验期间, 他们遇到了新问题。
Example Sentence 11
- You’ll learn a lot during the visit.
- Zài fǎngwèn qījiān, nǐ kěyǐ xué hěnduō dōngxi.
- 在访问 期间, 你 可以学很多东西。
Example Sentence 12
- I was so stressed in the course of interview.
- Zài miànshì guòchéng zhōng, wǒ tài jǐnzhāng le.
- 在面试过程中, 我太紧张了。
Further Readings
- Lesson 1 (Level 1): Common Mandarin Chinese Verbs with Examples
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