How to Say ‘Is at’ in Traditional Chinese
是在
shì zài
[shir dzai]
💬 Usage Tip: [是在] is often used when clarifying the exact location of something: [上車是在對面] = the pickup spot is across the street. It has a "the correct place is..." feeling.
Phrase Breakdown
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is
Marks identification or emphasis. In 是在, it helps specify an exact location.
集合點是在門口。
The meeting point is at the entrance.
在
zài
[dzai]
at; in; located at
A location word showing where something is happening or where something is located.
司機在那邊等。
The driver is waiting over there.
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