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How to say “including” in Chinese with 包括…在内

包括 (bāokuò) + X + 在内 (zàinèi), Group + 都 (dōu) + Verb

Expressing "including" with "在内 (zàinèi)"

HSK 5Prepositions

Rule structure

包括 (bāokuò)…在内 (zàinèi) means “including…”. This structure explicitly shows that the named item is included in the larger group.

Examples

包括我在内，全班同学都参加了比赛。

Bāokuò wǒ zàinèi, quán bān tóngxué dōu cānjiā le bǐsài.

All students in the class, including me, participated in the competition.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "including" with "在内 (zàinèi)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 包括 (bāokuò) + X + 在内 (zàinèi), Group + 都 (dōu) + Verb. For example: 包括我在内，全班同学都参加了比赛。 — “All students in the class, including me, participated in the competition.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

包括我在内，全班同学都参加了比赛。 — “All students in the class, including me, participated in the competition.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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