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    Expressing 'concerning' or 'about' with 关于 (guānyú)

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    Structure

    关于 + Topic + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The preposition 关于 (guānyú) means 'concerning,' 'regarding,' or 'about.' It introduces the topic or subject matter of a discussion, book, or piece of information. It is placed before the noun phrase that identifies the topic.

    Examples

    • 关于这个问题，我们下次再讨论吧。

      guānyú zhège wèntí, wǒmen xià cì zài tǎolùn ba.

      Let's discuss this question again next time.

    • 你看过关于中国历史的那部纪录片吗？

      nǐ kàn guo guānyú zhōngguó lìshǐ de nà bù jìlùpiàn ma?

      Have you seen that documentary about Chinese history?

    • 关于明天的安排，经理已经发了邮件。

      guānyú míngtiān de ānpái, jīnglǐ yǐjīng fā le yóujiàn.

      Regarding tomorrow's arrangements, the manager has already sent an email.

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