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    Expressing relation or concern with 关 (guān)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    关 + 于 + Topic

    Explanation

    The verb 关 (guān) can mean "to concern," "to relate to," or "to be about" when used in constructions like 关于 (guānyú). In this usage it introduces the topic or subject matter under discussion.

    Examples

    • 关于这个话题，我有一些不同的看法。

      guānyú zhège huàtí, wǒ yǒu yīxiē bùtóng de kànfǎ.

      Regarding this topic, I have some different views.

    • 关于明天的会议安排，请大家查看邮件。

      guānyú míngtiān de huìyì ānpái, qǐng dàjiā chákàn yóujiàn.

      Regarding the arrangement for tomorrow's meeting, please check your email.

    • 这本书是关于中国传统文化的。

      zhè běn shū shì guānyú zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà de.

      This book is about traditional Chinese culture.

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