How to say “live in” with 在 (zài) after verbs
Verb + 在 (zài) + Place
Special cases of "在 (zài)" following verbs
Verb + 在 (zài) + Place
HSK 2Verb phrasesSpecial cases of "在 (zài)" following verbs
Rule structure
Some verbs, particularly those related to position or placement (like 住 (zhù) "live," 放 (fàng) "put"), can be directly followed by 在 (zài) and a location to indicate where the action results in being located.
Rule structure
Some verbs, particularly those related to position or placement (like 住 (zhù) "live," 放 (fàng) "put"), can be directly followed by 在 (zài) and a location to indicate where the action results in being located.
Examples
我住在北京。
Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.
I live in Beijing.
Examples
我住在北京。
Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.
I live in Beijing.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Special cases of "在 (zài)" following verbs” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + 在 (zài) + Place. For example: 我住在北京。 — “I live in Beijing.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我住在北京。 — “I live in Beijing.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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