Chinese word

在一起

Pronunciation

Pinyinzài yī qǐ

Meaning

  • verbbe together

Example

他们总是在一起。tā men zǒng shì zài yì qǐ

They are always together.

Illustration for 在一起 (be together)

More examples

我们常常在一起学习。wǒ men cháng cháng zài yì qǐ xué xí

We often study together.

Core concept

People share one situation, activity, or experience instead of remaining separate.

Common phrases

  • 和朋友在一起hé péng yǒu zài yì qǐ

    be together with friends

  • 和同学在一起hé tóng xué zài yì qǐ

    be together with classmates

Similar words

呆在一起dāi zài yì qǐ: Staying together in the same place and spending time there.
聚在一起jù zài yì qǐ: Gathering in the same place as a group.
住在一起zhù zài yì qǐ: Living together in the same home or place and sharing daily life.
陪péi: Staying by someone's side and spending time with that person.

Definition in Chinese

表示两人或多人共同进行某种活动或处于相同状态，强调共同行动或共享经历。biǎo shì liǎng rén huò duō rén gòng tóng jìn xíng móu zhǒng huó dòng huò chǔ yú xiāng tóng zhuàng tài qiáng diào gòng tóng xíng dòng huò gòng xiǎng jīng lì

Word origin

在一起 (zàiyīqǐ, "be together") combines 在 (zài, "be at/in") with 一起 (yìqǐ, "together"), forming a phrase for shared time, activity, or circumstances.

Usage tips

  • English often separates being in the same place from sharing an activity, while this phrase can cover both when people experience something together.

Other meanings

  • togetheradverb
  • dateverb

Opposites

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