Structure:

Subject + 在 + Place

Meaning:

The verb 在 is used to express existence in a place. English does not have a verb that covers this, and instead uses “to be” with a preposition. In Chinese, 在 covers both of these.

Examples:

    我 在 上海。

    Wǒ zài Shànɡhǎi

    I’m in Shanghai.