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    Expressing 'together' with 在一起 (zài yìqǐ)

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    Location & Position

    Structure

    Subject + 在一起

    Explanation

    在一起 (zài yìqǐ) means "together" or "to be together" and describes people or things being in the same place or in a relationship. It can function as a verb phrase meaning "to be in a relationship" or as an adverbial expression meaning "in each other's company." It is one of the most common ways to express togetherness in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 我们在一起三年了，感情很好。

      Wǒmen zài yīqǐ sān nián le, gǎnqíng hěn hǎo.

      We've been together for three years and our relationship is great.

    • 朋友们在一起聊天总是很开心。

      Péngyǒumen zài yīqǐ liáotiān zǒng shì hěn kāixīn.

      Friends chatting together is always a lot of fun.

    • 周末全家人在一起吃了一顿火锅。

      Zhōumò quánjiā rén zài yīqǐ chīle yī dùn huǒguō.

      On the weekend, the whole family got together and had hot pot.

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