Chinese word

所在

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuǒ zài

Meaning

  • nounlocation

Example

地图上标出你的所在。dì tú shàng biāo chū nǐ de suǒ zài

Mark your location on the map.

Illustration for 所在 (location)

More examples

请在表格中注明你的所在单位和联系电话。qǐng zài biǎo gé zhōng zhù míng nǐ de suǒ zài dān wèi hé lián xì diàn huà

Please indicate your affiliated organization and contact phone number in the form.

Core concept

A point that identifies where a person or thing is, including a place where someone has gone and may be found.

Common phrases

  • 所在单位suǒ zài dān wèi

    organization you belong to

  • 所在城市suǒ zài chéng shì

    city where you are located

  • 所在学校suǒ zài xué xiào

    school you attend

Similar words

位置wèi zhì: The position of a person or thing in a particular place.
地点dì diǎn: A specific point where an event or action takes place.
场所cháng suǒ: A place where people or things gather for a particular use or activity.
地方dì fāng: A broad area or region.

Definition in Chinese

表示某人或事物所处的具体地点，也可泛指去向、下落。biǎo shì mǒu rén huò shì wù suǒ chù de jù tǐ dì diǎn yě kě fàn zhǐ qù xiàng xià luò

Word origin

所在 (suǒzài, "location") combines 所 (suǒ, "place") + 在 (zài, "be located") to name the place in which someone or something is situated.

Usage tips

  • For everyday questions, 你在哪儿 (nǐ zài nǎr, "where are you?") is usually more natural, while this noun fits notices, forms, and formal descriptions.

Other meanings

  • whereaboutsnoun

Related words

  • 所在地suǒ zài dìlocationnoun

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