在 + place/situation + V marks location or contextual frame in which an action/state occurs.
Context anchoring - sets where/in what setting event happens
Foundational locative structure - core beginner-to-advanced grammar
Supports concrete and abstract contexts - physical place and institutional settings
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Differentiate static 在 from movement 去/來
- 在 marks being/occurring at location.
Place/context phrase should be explicit
- Helps avoid ambiguity.
Word order should keep location before predicate when needed
- Maintain natural flow.
I work at home.
He spoke at the meeting.
The data is updated in the system.
The child runs on the playground.
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