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Chinese grammar

在…上 (abstract: as regards)

As regards …; in …

在 X 上 with an abstract X means "as regards X": 在这个问题上 “on this question”.

In stories

  1. 不过在历史上，用船“借”箭的是吴国的孙权。

    草船借箭 · Borrowing arrows with straw boats HSK 5

  2. 原因就在发音上。

    中国人为什么怕数字四？ · Why is 4 unlucky in China? HSK 5

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What does 在…上 (abstract: as regards) mean in Chinese?

As regards …; in …. 在 X 上 with an abstract X means "as regards X": 在这个问题上 “on this question”.

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