HSK 4

在⋯⋯上/下/中

Using 在⋯⋯上/下/中 to indicate location or context

Explanation

The structure '在⋯⋯上/下/中' is used to indicate a specific scope, context, or condition. '在⋯⋯上' usually refers to an aspect or matter; '在⋯⋯下' refers to a circumstance or influencing condition; '在⋯⋯中' refers to the process or content of a matter. Example: '在这件事情上' means 'in this matter', '在他的影响下' means 'under his influence', '在这篇课文里' means 'in this text'.

Examples

在这件事情上,最好多听听父母的意见
zàizhèjiànshìqíngshàngzuìhǎoduōtīngtīngdejiàn
在他的影响下,我喜欢上了中文。
zàideyǐngxiǎngxiàhuanshànglezhōngwén
在这篇课文中,我们一共学了三十个生词。
zàizhèpiānwénzhōngmengòngxuélesānshíshēng

Learn “在⋯⋯上/下/中” effectively

The grammar point “在⋯⋯上/下/中” (Using 在⋯⋯上/下/中 to indicate location or context) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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