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Describing something as 'located' with 坐落 (zuòluò)
Location & Position
Structure
Subject + 坐落 + 在 + Place
Explanation
The verb 坐落 (zuòluò) means 'to be located' or 'to be situated.' It is used to describe the physical location of buildings, towns, or landmarks, and is typically followed by 在 + place. It carries a more formal and literary tone than simple 在.
Examples
这座古老的寺庙坐落在半山腰上。
Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de sìmiào zuòluò zài bàn shānyāo shàng.
This ancient temple is nestled halfway up the mountain.
我们公司坐落在市中心最繁华的地段。
Wǒmen gōngsī zuòluò zài shì zhōngxīn zuì fánhuá de dìduàn.
Our company is situated in the most bustling area of the city center.
那个小村庄坐落在两座大山之间。
Nàge xiǎo cūnzhuāng zuòluò zài liǎng zuò dà shān zhī jiān.
That small village is nestled between two large mountains.