The Verb 在 (zài) - Indicating Location of People and Things

Pattern

• Subject + 在 + Location / Direction word

Usage

• Serves as the main verb in a sentence, expressing the presence or spatial location of a person or thing at a place.

Examples

1. 1

   我朋友在学校。

   Wǒ péngyou zài xuéxiào.

   My friend is at school.

2. 2

   小狗在椅子下面。

   Xiǎogǒu zài yǐzi xiàmiàn.

   The little dog is under the chair.