在于
zài yú
To lie in, to depend on
How to say “lies in” in Chinese with 在于 (zàiyú)
在于 (zàiyú) + Noun / Clause
在于 (zài yú) — lies in
HSK 4Verbs
在于 (zàiyú) + Noun / Clause
HSK 4Verbs在于 (zài yú) — lies in
Rule structure
在于 (zàiyú) means "lies in, consists in". It is used to identify the essence or key point of an issue. Formal.
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.
成功在于努力。
Chénggōng zàiyú nǔlì.
Success lies in effort.
Examples
问题在于他没经验。
Wèntí zàiyú tā méi jīngyàn.
The problem lies in his lack of experience.
成功在于努力。
Chénggōng zàiyú nǔlì.
Success lies in effort.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “lies in” in Chinese with 在于?
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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