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    • [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_location_with_%22zai..._shang_/_xia_/_li%22 Expressing location with "zai... shang / xia / li"] (A2)
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    • [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22within%22_a_period_of_time_using_%22zai..._nei%22 Expressing "within" a period of time using "zai... nei"] (B2)
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    [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_location Expressing location], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Indicating_conditions Indicating conditions]
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    [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%9C%A8 在], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8A 上], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8B 下], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E6%96%B9%E9%9D%A2 方面]
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    [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/In in], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/At at], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/On on]
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You probably already know how to [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_location_with_%22zai..._shang_/_xia_/_li%22 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.
== Contents ==  [[[#|hide]]] 
* [[#Used_with_.E4.B8.8A|1 Used with 上]] ** [[#Structure|1.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples|1.2 Examples]] * [[#Used_with_.E4.B8.8B|2 Used with 下]] ** [[#Structure_2|2.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples_2|2.2 Examples]] * [[#Used_with_.E6.96.B9.E9.9D.A2|3 Used with 方面]] ** [[#Structure_3|3.1 Structure]] ** [[#Examples_3|3.2 Examples]] * [[#See_also|4 See also]] * [[#Sources_and_further_reading|5 Sources and further reading]] ** [[#Books|5.1 Books]]
== Used with 上 == This construction can be translated as "on the topic of" or "in regards to." It can be used to comment on an idea or concept. The examples below will help. === Structure ===
在 + Topic + 上 ，Subj. ⋯⋯
Note that the subject can also be put before 在. === Examples ===
* ''在'' 这 个 问题 '''上''' ，我们 的 看法 是 一样 的 。''Zài'' zhè gè wèntí '''shàng''', wǒmen de kànfǎ shì yīyàng de.In regards to this problem, our opinions are the same. * ''在'' 美国 历史 '''上''' ，谁 是 最 重要 的 总统 ？''Zài'' Měiguó lìshǐ '''shàng''', shéi shì zuì zhòngyào de zǒngtǒng ?In regards to American history, who is the most important president? * 这个 句子 ''在'' 语法 '''上''' 没 什么 问题 ，但是 不 太 自然 。Zhège jùzi ''zài'' yǔfǎ '''shàng''' méi shénme wèntí, dànshì bù tài zìrán.This sentence is okay to say in terms of grammar, it's just not very natural. * 南方人 和 北方人 ''在'' 生活 习惯 '''上''' 有 很多 差异 。Nánfāng rén hé běifāng rén ''zài'' shēnghuó xíguàn '''shàng''' yǒu hěn duō chāyì.There are many differences between northern and southern people when it comes to living habits.
== Used with 下 == This construction can be translated (rather directly) as "under" and expresses conditions that affected the comment that comes after. === Structure ===
在 ⋯⋯ 下 ，⋯⋯
=== Examples ===
* ''在'' 这样 的 环境 '''下''' 长大 ，孩子 会 快乐 吗 ？''Zài'' zhèyàng de huánjìng '''xià''' zhǎngdà, háizi huì kuàilè ma?Do you think kids will be happy growing up in this kind of environment? * ''在'' 这 种 情况 '''下''' ，你们 会 怎么 做 ？''Zài'' zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng '''xià''', nǐmen huì zěnme zuò?In this situation, what would you do? * ''在'' 紧急 情况 '''下''' ，你 可以 这样 做 。''Zài'' jǐnjí qíngkuàng '''xià''', nǐ kěyǐ zhèyàng zuò.In emergencies, you can do this. * ''在'' 那么 困难 的 条件 '''下''' ，她 还是 坚持 让 孩子们 都 上学 。''Zài'' nàme kùnnan de tiáojiàn '''xià''', tā háishì jiānchí ràng háizi men dōu shàngxué. Even under difficult financial constraints, she still insisted that the children should all go to school.
== Used with 方面 == This construction is similar to the 在⋯⋯上 above, which translates to "in relation to" or "on the topic of." === Structure ===
在 + Topic + 方面 ，Subj. ⋯⋯
=== Examples ===
* ''在'' 事业 '''方面''' ，我 老板 很 成功 。''Zài'' shìyè '''fāngmiàn''', wǒ lǎobǎn hěn chénggōng.On the topic of career, my boss is very successful. * ''在'' 技术 '''方面''' ，他 是 专家 。''Zài'' jìshù '''fāngmiàn''', tā shì zhuānjiā.When it comes to technology, he's an expert. * ''在'' 管理 '''方面''' ，你 比 我 有经验 。''Zài'' guǎnlǐ '''fāngmiàn''', nǐ bǐ wǒ yǒu jīngyàn.When it comes to management, you have more experience than I do. * 中 西方 文化 ''在'' 很多 '''方面''' 都 有 共同点 。Zhōng xīfāng wénhuà ''zài'' hěn duō '''fāngmiàn''' dōu yǒu gòngtóngdiǎn.In certain aspects, Chinese and Western culture have a lot in common.
== See also == * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Using_%22zai%22_with_verbs Using "zai" with verbs] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%22Zai%22_following_verbs "Zai" following verbs] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_existence_in_a_place Expressing existence in a place] == Sources and further reading == === Books === * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1 Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1] (pp. 191) [http://amzn.to/2fdV2l3 →buy] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_2 Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 2] (pp. 264, 325) [http://amzn.to/2ftpILV →buy] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_4_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC4) New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4)] (pp. 40-1, 164-5, 185) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561913192/ref%3das_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=7561913192 →buy] * [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8D%93%E8%B6%8A%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%EF%BC%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%AE%9E%E6%88%98%E7%AF%87 卓越汉语－公司实战篇] (pp. 42, 145) [ →buy]

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