| The verb 在 (zài) expresses existence in a location, similar to how we say in English, "to be at" or "to be in." The verb 在 (zài) is used to express existence in a place. English does not have a verb exclusively for this purpose, and instead uses "to be" with a preposition. In Chinese, 在 (zài) can cover both of these roles.  Structure: Subj. + 在 + Place Remember that you don't need another verb in this construction. It can be tempting to try use 是 (shì), as English uses "to be," but this is not correct. 在 (zài) is the only verb needed. Examples: 我在上海。(wǒ zài Shànghǎi) = I'm in Shanghai. 他们在英国。(tāmen zài Yīngguó) = They're in England. 老板在外面。(lǎobǎn zài wàimiàn) = The boss is outside. 他不在学校。(tā bù zài xuéxiào) = He's not at school. 她现在在家吗？(tā xiànzài zài jiā ma) = Is she at home now? 你在公司吗？(nǐ zài gōngsī ma) = Are you at the office? 老师不在办公室吗？ (lǎoshī bù zài bàngōngshì ma) = Is the teacher not in the office? 谁在楼上？(shéi zài lóushàng) = Who is upstairs? 我和朋友在酒吧。(wǒ hé péngyou zài jiǔbā) = I'm with a friend at a bar. 你们明天在北京吗？(nǐmen míngtiān zài Běijīng ma) = Are you guys in Beijing tomorrow? # Our teachers # More than 10 years teaching experience Master Degree Certificate for teaching chinese as a foreign language   # About us # Founded in 2007 Chinese test and training center 200+ Chinese teachers 5000+ students  # Contact us# Name:fiona Phone number:021-52287809,13918358891 E-mail:info@mandarinmorning.com www.mandarinmorning.com If you are interested to join Mandarin Morning school or want more details about our services, scan the following QR code. ☟   Mandarin Morning Chinese test center attached to Confucius institute headquarters Authorized Test Center and Training Center for International Chinese Language Teacher Certificater 10 years+ ，200 teachers ，more 10000 students，200+companies  |
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