How to use 在…上 (zài…shàng) to express “in terms of”
在 (zài) + Noun + 上 (shàng), ⋯
在 (zài) — in/on/at with 在 (zài)…上 (shàng)
在 (zài) + Noun + 上 (shàng), ⋯
HSK 4Prepositions在 (zài) — in/on/at with 在 (zài)…上 (shàng)
Rule structure
在 (zài) forms idiomatic phrases with nouns and locational words (上 (shàng), 下 (xià), 中 (zhōng), 方面 (fāngmiàn)) to express abstract contexts like "under", "in", "on", "in the aspect of".
Rule structure
在 (zài) forms idiomatic phrases with nouns and locational words (上 (shàng), 下 (xià), 中 (zhōng), 方面 (fāngmiàn)) to express abstract contexts like "under", "in", "on", "in the aspect of".
Examples
在大家的帮助下，他进步很快。
Zài dàjiā de bāngzhù xià, tā jìnbù hěn kuài.
With everyone’s help, he is making rapid progress.
Examples
在大家的帮助下，他进步很快。
Zài dàjiā de bāngzhù xià, tā jìnbù hěn kuài.
With everyone’s help, he is making rapid progress.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in/on/at with 在…上” in Chinese with 在?
Use the structure: 在 (zài) + Noun + 上 (shàng), ⋯. For example: 在大家的帮助下，他进步很快。 — “With everyone’s help, he is making rapid progress.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
在大家的帮助下，他进步很快。 — “With everyone’s help, he is making rapid progress.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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