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How to say “lies in” in Chinese with 在于 (zàiyú)

在于 (zàiyú) + Noun / Clause

Expressing "lies in" with "在于 (zàiyú)"

HSK 4Verbs

Rule structure

在于 (zàiyú) means "lies in, consists in". It is used to identify the essence or key point of an issue. Formal.

Examples

问题在于他没经验。

Wèntí zàiyú tā méi jīngyàn.

The problem lies in his lack of experience.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "lies in" with "在于 (zàiyú)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 在于 (zàiyú) + Noun / Clause. For example: 问题在于他没经验。 — “The problem lies in his lack of experience.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

问题在于他没经验。 — “The problem lies in his lack of experience.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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