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<h1>Idiomatic phrases with "zai"
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<p>You probably already know how to 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.
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<h2>Contents</h2>

  
<div class="contents"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">1 Used with 上 </span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">1.1 Structure </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">1.2 Examples </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">2 Used with 下 </span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">2.1 Structure </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">2.2 Examples </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">3 Used with 方面 </span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">3.1 Structure </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">3.2 Examples </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">4 See also </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">5 Sources and further reading </span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">5.1 Books</span></li>
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<h2>Used with 上</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h3>Structure</h3>

<div class="deux">在 + Topic + 上 ，Subj. ⋯⋯</div>

<p>Note that the subject can also be put before 在.
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<h3>Examples</h3>

<div class="exemple"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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.</span><br/></li>
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<h2>Used with 下</h2>

<p>This construction can be translated (rather directly) as "under" and expresses conditions that affected the comment that comes after.
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<h3>Structure</h3>

<div class="deux">在 ⋯⋯ 下 ，⋯⋯</div>

<h3>Examples</h3>

<div class="exemple"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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.</span><br/></li>
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<h2>Used with 方面</h2>

<p>This construction is similar to the 在⋯⋯上 above, which translates to "in relation to" or "on the topic of."</p>

<h3>Structure</h3>

<div class="deux">在 + Topic + 方面 ，Subj. ⋯⋯</div>

<h3>Examples</h3>

<div class="exemple"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">在 技术 方面 ，他 是 专家 。
Zài jìshù fāngmiàn, tā shì zhuānjiā.
When it comes to technology, he's an expert. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">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.</span><br/></li>
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<h3>See also
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<div class="See-also"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">Using "zai" with verbs
"Zai" following verbs </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">Expressing existence in a place</span><br/></li>
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<h3>Sources and further reading
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<h4>Books</h4>

<div class="See-also"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 20px;">Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1 (pp. 191) →buy </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 2 (pp. 264, 325) →buy </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4) (pp. 40-1, 164-5, 185) →buy </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 20px;">卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (pp. 42, 145) [ →buy]</span><br/></li>
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