在
exist; be located at; depend on; preposition; adverb
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesverb
to exist; to survive
Used to describe the state of living or maintaining existence, can refer to concrete or abstract things.
The spirit will last forever.
As long as the green mountains remain, there will always be firewood to burn.
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My parents are still with me.
This ancient custom still exists today.
His love for life has always remained.
verb
to be located; to lie at
Used to indicate the specific place or position of a person or object.
I won't be at the factory tonight.
Your pen is on the desk.
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The bookstore is at the corner of the street.
The children are playing in the park.
My keys are in my bag.
verb
to hold; to remain in
formalUsed to describe maintaining a certain position or role.
He still holds his current post.
This elderly professor has been in office for over forty years.
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He promoted multiple reforms during his tenure.
This coach still contributes his remaining energy in his position.
He has worked diligently in his post for his entire life.
verb
to join; to be a member of
formalUsed to indicate membership in an organization, party, or group.
He joined the Communist Party of China three years ago.
This young man is part of multiple public welfare organizations.
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She serves as a cadre in the school's student union.
He has full membership in the industry association.
This team is part of the international research alliance.
verb
to depend on; to lie with
formalUsed to emphasize that the result or outcome is determined by a certain factor.
Human effort determines everything.
Good academic results mainly depend on one's own hard work.
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The key to success lies in persistence.
The outcome of this game depends on the team's cooperation.
Happiness does not lie in how much wealth you have.
verb
used in '在所' to emphasize
literaryFixed collocation with '所' to emphasize that one will do something without hesitation, often followed by negative words like '不' to indicate willingness to do anything.
For the sake of national interests, we will not refuse any task.
They will not hesitate to save people.
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We will not consider personal gains or losses.
Difficulties are inevitable, and we should respond positively.
Risks are inevitable, but we will try our best to avoid them.
preposition
used to indicate time, place, scope, condition
The most common usage of '在', used to introduce background information such as time, location, activity scope, or conditions for an action.
The incident happened last year.
We will hold the meeting in the auditorium.
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This matter can still be discussed in terms of method.
With his help, I achieved good results.
We will finish this project next week.
adverb
be doing; currently doing
Used before a verb to indicate that an action is currently in progress.
The wind is blowing and the rain is falling.
My older sister is doing her homework.
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Mom is cooking in the kitchen.
The children are running on the playground.
He is on the phone with his friend.