Chinese example sentences

在湖边散步，心情格外舒畅。

Zài húbiān sànbù, xīnqíng géwài shūchàng.

Walking by the lake puts me in an especially good mood.

在火车上遇到老同学，真是缘分！

Zài huǒchē shàng yùdào lǎo tóngxué, zhēnshi yuánfèn!

Running into an old classmate on the train was such a stroke of fate!

在火车的间隔中有漫长的等待。

Zài huǒchē de jiàngé zhōng yǒu màncháng de děngdài.

There is a long wait between trains.

在父亲回家之前，我已经睡了。

Zài fùqīn huíjiā zhīqián, wǒ yǐjīng shuìle.

I slept before my father came home.

在“狼来了”的这个故事中，最后当这个男孩真正遇到危险时，再也没人愿意相信他了。

Zài“láng láile”de zhège gùshi zhōng, zuìhòu dāng zhège nánhái zhēnzhèng yùdào wēixiǎn shí, zàiyě méi rén yuànyì xiāngxìn tā le.

In the story of the boy who cried wolf, when in the end he encountered real danger, no-one would believe him.

在理学里，格物是学习的第一步。

Zài lǐxué lǐ, géwù shì xuéxí de dìyībù.

In neo-Confucianism, investigating things is the first step of learning.

在睡觉前我写了五封信。

Zài shuìjiào qián wǒ xiěle wǔ fēng xìn.

I wrote five letters before I went to bed.

在秋天，整座山都会变成红色。

Zài qiūtiān, zhěng zuò shān dōu huì biànchéng hóngsè.

The whole mountain turns red in autumn.

在科技准备好之前需要五到十年。

Zài kējì zhǔnbèi hǎo zhīqián xūyào wǔ dào shínián.

It will take five to ten years for the technology to be ready.

在笑什么呢？

Zài xiào shénme ne?

What are you laughing at?

在第三季时销售跌了下来。

Zài dìsān jì shí xiāoshòu diēle xiàlai.

Sales fell off in the third quarter.

在第二排房子的第三家。

Zài dì'èr pái fángzi de dìsān jiā.

It's at the third home in the second row of houses.

在紧急情况下，打电话报警。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, dǎdiànhuà bàojǐng.

In case of emergency, call the police.

在绿色的森林里有金。

Zài lǜsè de sēnlín lǐ yǒu jīn.

There is gold in green forests.

在网上搜索一下就知道了。

Zài wǎngshàng sōusuǒ yíxià jiù zhīdàole.

Just search online and you'll find out.

在美国人们说哪些语言？

Zài Měiguó rénmen shuō nǎxiē yǔyán?

What languages are spoken in America?

在美国，汽车靠右行驶。

Zài Měiguó, qìchē kào yòu xíngshǐ.

In the United States, cars drive on the right‐hand side of the road.

在美国的人说英语。

Zài Měiguó de rén shuō Yīngyǔ.

People in the United States speak English.

在美国说英语。

Zài Měiguó shuō Yīngyǔ.

English is spoken in America.

在老家，结婚要给父母磕头。

Zài lǎojiā, jiéhūn yào gěi fùmǔ kētóu.

In my hometown, you kowtow to your parents when you marry.

在老板跟前，他不敢说话。

Zài lǎobǎn gēnqián, tā bùgǎn shuōhuà.

In the boss's presence, he doesn't dare speak.

在职员工可以申请补贴吗？

Zàizhí yuángōng kěyǐ shēnqǐng bǔtiē ma?

Can current employees apply for the subsidy?

在花园走一走算不上锻炼！

Zài huāyuán zǒu yì zǒu suàn bú shàng duànliàn!

Taking a walk in the garden doesn't count as exercise!

在花园里的玫瑰正盛开着。

Zài huāyuán lǐ de méiguī zhèng shèngkāizhe.

The roses in the garden are in flower.

在苏联，句子写你！

Zài Sūlián, jùzi xiě nǐ!

In Soviet Russia, sentence writes you!

在英国开车要靠左行驶。

Zài Yīngguó kāichē yào kào zuǒ xíngshǐ.

They drive on the left in England.

在菲律宾，很多人会说英语。

Zài Fēilǜbīn, hěn duō rén huì shuō Yīngyǔ.

In the Philippines, many people can speak English.

在葬礼上大笑是不当的行为。

Zài zànglǐ shàng dàxiào shì búdàng de xíngwéi.

Laughing loudly at a funeral is improper behavior.

在谈判中，我们公司处于弱势。

Zài tánpàn zhōng, wǒmen gōngsī chǔyú ruòshì.

In the negotiations, our company is in the weaker position.

在车里等一下。

Zài chē lǐ děng yíxià.

Wait for a bit in the car.

在这一点上， 争论只是浪费时间。

Zài zhè yìdiǎn shàng, zhēnglùn zhǐshì làngfèi shíjiān.

On this point, it's a waste of time to argue.

在这一点上意见不一。

Zài zhè yìdiǎn shàng yìjiàn bù yī.

Opinion is divided on this point.

在这个城市买房贵不贵？

Zài zhège chéngshì mǎifáng guì bú guì?

Is it expensive to buy a home in this city?

在这个城市，很难打到的。

Zài zhège chéngshì, hěn nán dǎ dào de.

It's very hard getting a taxi in this city.

在这个岛上只有一家商店。

Zài zhège dǎo shàng zhǐyǒu yìjiā shāngdiàn.

There's only one store on the island.

在这个年纪，健康比什么都可贵。

Zài zhège niánjì, jiànkāng bǐ shénme dōu kěguì.

At this age, health is more precious than anything else.

在这个房间里我很舒服。

Zài zhège fángjiān lǐ wǒ hěn shūfu.

I am quite comfortable in this room.

在这个房间里有多少人？

Zài zhège fángjiān lǐ yǒu duōshǎo rén?

How many people are in this room?

在这个时节，山上的花都开了。

Zài zhège shíjié, shānshàng de huā dōu kāile.

At this time of year, the flowers on the mountain are all in bloom.

在这么冷的地方做什么？

Zài zhème lěng de dìfang zuò shénme?

What are you doing in a freezing place like this?

在这么嘈杂的环境中无法学习。

Zài zhème cáozá de huánjìng zhōng wúfǎ xuéxí.

It's not possible to study with so much noise!

在这件事上，我无法赞同你。

Zài zhè jiàn shì shàng, wǒ wúfǎ zàntóng nǐ.

I cannot agree with you on the matter.

在这停留，这不可能。

Zài zhè tíngliú, zhè bù kěnéng.

It's not possible to stop here.

在这儿上学要有本地户口吗？

Zài zhèr shàngxué yào yǒu běndì hùkǒu ma?

Do you need a local household registration to attend school here?

在这儿你可以尽情唱歌。

Zài zhèr nǐ kěyǐ jìnqíng chànggē.

You can sing as much as you like here.

在这儿等到他回来为止。

Zài zhèr děngdào tā huílai wéizhǐ.

Wait here till he comes back.

在这儿等着，直到我回来。

Zài zhèr děng zhe, zhídào wǒ huílai.

Wait here till I come back.

在这场争论中，老师保持中立。

Zài zhè chǎng zhēnglùn zhōng, lǎoshī bǎochí zhōnglì.

In this argument, the teacher stayed neutral.

在这家超市买东西划算。

Zài zhè jiā chāoshì mǎi dōngxi huásuàn.

You get your money's worth in this supermarket.

在这时候，他到了。

Zài zhè shíhou, tā dàole.

At this point, he arrived.

在这期间，情况发生了巨大变化。

Zài zhè qījiān, qíngkuàng fāshēngle jùdà biànhuà.

Meanwhile, the circumstances have changed drastically.

在这条河里游泳很危险。

Zài zhè tiáo hé lǐ yóuyǒng hěn wēixiǎn.

This river is dangerous to swim in.

在这条河里游泳很安全。

Zài zhè tiáo hé lǐ yóuyǒng hěn ānquán.

This river is safe to swim in.

在这次考试中我犯了几个错误。

Zài zhècì kǎoshì zhōng wǒ fànle jǐ ge cuòwù.

I made several mistakes in the exam.

在这河里游泳危险。

Zài zhè hé lǐ yóuyǒng wēixiǎn.

This river is dangerous to bathe in.

在这种场合，穿什么才恰当？

Zài zhèzhǒng chǎnghé, chuān shénme cái qiàdàng?

What would be appropriate to wear on an occasion like this?

在这种场合说笑话不适宜吧？

Zài zhèzhǒng chǎnghé shuōxiàohuà bú shìyí ba?

Isn't it inappropriate to tell jokes on an occasion like this?

在这种情况下，他们该做什么？

Zài zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng xià, tāmen gāi zuò shénme?

What should they do in this situation?

在这种情况下，我们没办法成功。

Zài zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen méi bànfǎ chénggōng.

Under such circumstances, we cannot succeed.

在这等一下，等我回来。

Zài zhè děng yíxià, děng wǒ huílai.

Wait a while, I'll be right back.

在这里一直有那么多人吗？

Zài zhèlǐ yìzhí yǒu nàme duō rén ma?

Are there always so many people here?

在这里乱扔垃圾要交罚款。

Zài zhèlǐ luànrēng lājī yào jiāo fákuǎn.

You have to pay a fine for littering here.

在这里停车就是违章，要罚款的。

Zài zhèlǐ tíngchē jiùshì wéizhāng, yào fákuǎn de.

Parking here breaks the rules, and you'll be fined.

在这里停车是违规的。

Zài zhèlǐ tíngchē shì wéiguī de.

Parking here is against the rules.

在这里开店合法吗？

Zài zhèlǐ kāidiàn héfǎ ma?

Is it legal to open a shop here?

在这里搭地铁。

Zài zhèlǐ dā dìtiě.

Get on the underground here.

在这里有人会说汉语吗？

Zài zhèlǐ yǒurén huì shuō Hànyǔ ma?

Can anyone here speak Mandarin?

在这里画一条直线。

Zài zhèlǐ huà yìtiáo zhíxiàn.

Draw a straight line here.

在这里稍微休息一下吧。

Zài zhèlǐ shāowēi xiūxi yíxià ba.

Let's rest here.

在这里谈钱是一种禁忌。

Zài zhèlǐ tán qián shì yìzhǒng jìnjì.

Talking about money here is a taboo.

在那里放下来。

Zài nàli fàng xiàlai.

Set it down there.

在那里见我。

Zài nàli jiàn wǒ.

Meet me there.

在银行转账要交多少手续费？

Zài yínháng zhuǎnzhàng yào jiāo duōshǎo shǒuxùfèi?

How much is the service charge for a bank transfer?

在长辈面前，不要太放肆。

Zài zhǎngbèi miànqián, búyào tài fàngsì.

Don't be too presumptuous in front of your elders.

在长辈面前，不许这么放肆！

Zài zhǎngbèi miànqián, bùxǔ zhème fàngsì!

Don't be so impudent in front of your elders!

在门口的自行车是我的。

Zài ménkǒu de zìxíngchē shì wǒ de.

The bicycle by the door is mine.

在门后等着。

Zài mén hòu děng zhe.

Wait behind the door.

在陌生人面前，他总是不太自如。

Zài mòshēngrén miànqián, tā zǒngshì bú tài zìrú.

In front of strangers, he never feels quite at ease.

在雨中走出去是不可能的。

Zài yǔ zhōng zǒuchū qù shì bù kěnéng de.

Going out in this rain is out of the question.

在非洲有许多孩子死于饥饿。

Zài Fēizhōu yǒu xǔduō háizi sǐ yú jī'è.

Many children die of starvation in Africa.

在韩国上高中很辛苦。

Zài Hánguó shàng gāozhōng hěn xīnkǔ.

Attending high school in Korea is tough.

在高温下反应会更快发生。

Zài gāowēn xià fǎnyìng huì gèng kuài fāshēng.

Reactions become faster at high temperatures.

地上全是破碎的玻璃，小心点！

Dìshang quán shì pòsuì de bōli, xiǎoxīn diǎn!

The ground is covered in shattered glass, so be careful!

地上太凉，坐在垫子上吧。

Dìshang tài liáng, zuò zài diànzi shàng ba.

The floor is too cold, so sit on the cushion.

地上有一根白色的羽毛。

Dìshang yǒu yìgēn báisè de yǔmáo.

There is a white feather on the ground.

地上有一根钉，小心点！

Dìshang yǒu yìgēn dīng, xiǎoxīn diǎn!

There's a nail on the ground, so be careful!

地上有个高尔夫球。

Dìshang yǒu gè gāo'ěrfūqiú.

There is a golf ball on the ground.

地上有根绳子，小心别绊着。

Dìshang yǒu gēn shéngzi, xiǎoxīn bié bànzhe.

There's a rope on the ground, so be careful not to trip.

地下埋藏着丰富的石油。

Dìxià máicángzhe fēngfù de shíyóu.

Rich oil deposits lie hidden underground.

地下室进水了，要马上排水。

Dìxiàshì jìnshuǐle, yào mǎshàng páishuǐ.

The basement is flooded, so we need to drain it right away.

地下水越来越少了。

Dìxiàshuǐ yuèláiyuè shǎole.

There is less and less groundwater.

地下的断层可能引起地震。

Dìxià de duàncéng kěnéng yǐnqǐ dìzhèn.

Faults underground can cause earthquakes.

地下的铀是怎么开采出来的？

Dìxià de yóu shì zěnme kāicǎi chūlái de?

How is uranium mined from underground?

地动仪是怎么工作的？

Dìdòngyí shì zěnme gōngzuò de?

How does the seismoscope work?

地图上的蓝线代表河流。

Dìtú shàng de lán xiàn dàibiǎo héliú.

The blue lines on the map represent rivers.

地图上的路线一目了然。

Dìtú shàng de lùxiàn yímùliǎorán.

The route on the map is obvious at a glance.

地图上的路线只作参考。

Dìtú shàng de lùxiàn zhǐ zuò cānkǎo.

The route on the map is only a reference.

地图上纵横各画十条线。

Dìtú shàng zònghéng gè huà shí tiáo xiàn.

Draw ten lines vertically and ten horizontally on the map.

地图上，经度和纬度都要看清楚。

Dìtú shàng, jīngdù hé wěidù dōu yào kàn qīngchu.

On a map, you need to read both the longitude and the latitude carefully.

地图帮助我们知道所在的位置。

Dìtú bāngzhù wǒmen zhīdào suǒzài de wèizhi.

A map helps us to know where we are.