Chinese phrase
问题在于〜 wèn tí zài yú 〜
Meaning
The problem is ___
When to use it
Introduces the main problem or difficulty in a situation. It is common in clear, matter-of-fact explanations, especially when discussing work or plans.
Example dialogue
目前问题在于预算不足。 mù qián wèn tí zài yú yù suàn bù zú
Right now, the problem is that the budget is insufficient.
那我们是申请增加预算，还是先调整计划？ nà wǒ men shì shēn qǐng zēng jiā yù suàn hái shì xiān tiáo zhěng jì huà
So, should we apply for a budget increase, or adjust the plan first?