在 + Topic

在 + Topic

There are some idiomatic phrases using 在 to talk about a topic.

In Regards To

在 + topic + 上,somebody/something ……
somebody/something + 在 + topic + 上,……

= on the topic of, in regards to

这个问题,我们的想法是一样的。
= 我们这个问题的想法是一样的。
= 我们这个问题,想法是一样的。
In regards to this problem, our opinions are the same.

南方人和北方人生活习惯有很多差异。
= 生活习惯,南方人和北方人有很多差异。
= 南方人和北方人有很多生活习惯的差异。 (see ……上)
There are many differences between northern and southern people when it comes to living habits.


是 + topic + 上 + adj.

When the sentence contains 是, but not “是……的” structure, 在 should be omitted.

美国历史最重要的总统?
= 美国历史,谁最重要的总统?
= 谁美国历史最重要的总统?
In regards to American history, who is the most important president?


On The Topic Of

在 + topic + 方面,somebody/something ……
somebody/something + 在 + topic + 方面,……

This is similar to the 在……上, which means “in relation to”, “on the topic of”, or “when it comes to”.

事业方面,我老板很成功。
= 我老板事业方面,很成功。
= 事业,我老板很成功。
With regards to career, my boss is very successful.

技术方面,他是专家。
= 他技术方面是专家。
= 技术,他是专家。
When it comes to technology, he’s an expert.

历史方面,他是专家。
= 他历史方面是专家。
= 历史,他是专家。(this is ambiguous, because it can also mean ‘in history’)
When it comes to history, he’s an expert.


Under A Condition

在 + topic + 下,somebody/something ……
somebody/something + 在 + topic + 下,……

= in an environment, under a circumstance.

It usually uses with: 环境、情况、条件、状况、状态.

这样的环境长大,孩子会快乐吗?
= 孩子这样的环境长大,会快乐吗?
Do you think kids will be happy growing up in this kind of environment?

这种情况,你会怎么做?
= 你这种情况,会怎么做?
Under this kind of circumstance, what would you do?


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Composed by g2384 | Last modified on December 5, 2020