Chinese
zàiyú
Meaning: to lie in; to depend on; to consist in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

在於
在
於
在于
在
于

Example sentences

The key to success lies in hard work.
成功的關鍵在於長期積累知識和經驗。
成功的关键在于长期积累知识和经验。
The key to success lies in the long-term accumulation of knowledge and experience.
愛的真諦在於付出,而非佔有。
爱的真谛在于付出,而非占有。
The true meaning of love lies in giving, not in possession.

Usage Notes

Used to explain the essence or cause of something.

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