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How to Say ‘Where is it’ in Traditional Chinese

在哪裡

zài nǎ lǐ

[dzai nah lee]

💬 Usage Tip: [在哪裡] is a very common way to ask where something is: item + [在哪裡?] For example, [洗手間在哪裡?] means "Where is the restroom?"

Phrase Breakdown

zài

[dzai]

to be at; in; on

A location word meaning to be at, in, or on somewhere.

Example

我在教室裡等你。

I'm waiting for you in the classroom.

哪裡

nǎ lǐ

[nah lee]

where

Used to ask about location, meaning where.

Example

你家在哪裡?

Where is your home?

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