HSK 1
在
The preposition 在 marking a place or means
Explanation
在 is used as a preposition to mark the place or location where an action happens, equivalent to 'at' or 'in'. For example: 在北京 means 'in/at Beijing'. 在 can also mark the means, as in 在手机上 meaning 'on the phone' to watch a movie.
Examples
Learn “在” effectively
The grammar point “在” (The preposition 在 marking a place or means) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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