Decoded Slug: 哪儿 (nǎr) - Where
Mandarin Grammar Point
哪儿 (nǎr) - Where
哪儿 (nǎr) - Where
Short explanation:
Used to ask about or indicate a place or location.
Formation:
Subject + 在 + 哪儿 + Verb/Adjective + Rest of the sentence?
Examples:
你的手机在哪儿？我找不到它了。
Nǐ de shǒujī zài nǎr? Wǒ zhǎobùdào tā le.
Where is your phone? I can't find it.
我在人群中的哪儿可以找到你？
Wǒ zài rénqún zhōng de nǎr kěyǐ zhǎodào nǐ?
Where in the crowd can I find you?
你觉得我应该在哪儿寻找工作机会？
Nǐ juéde wǒ yīnggāi zài nǎr xúnzhǎo gōngzuò jīhuì?
Where do you think I should look for job opportunities?
我在书店的哪儿可以找到这本书？
Wǒ zài shūdiàn de nǎr kěyǐ zhǎodào zhè běn shū?
Where in the bookstore can I find this book?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '哪儿 (nǎr)' is a question word used to inquire about a location or place. It is equivalent to asking 'where' in English. Besides, it can be used to ask for specific directions or the position of something or someone.