哪里

nǎ lǐ

where

HSK Level 1

Example Sentences

你在哪里?

nǐ zài nǎ lǐ?

Where are you?

我在这里。

wǒ zài zhè lǐ.

I am here.

你去哪里?

nǐ qù nǎ lǐ?

Where are you going?

Synonyms

哪儿 (nǎr)

where

哪里儿 (nǎlǐr)

where

何处 (héchù)

where

Antonyms

这里 (zhè lǐ)

here

那里 (nà lǐ)

there

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Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 哪里 (nǎlǐ) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 哪 (nǎ) and 里 (lǐ). The character 哪 is a question word meaning "which" or "where", while the character 里 means "inside" or "within". Together, the two characters form the word 哪里, which means "where" or "which place".The word 哪里 can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used to ask a question about the location of something, such as "哪里有银行?" (Where is the bank?). It can also be used to refer to a specific place, such as "我住在哪里?" (Where do I live?). Additionally, 哪里 can be used to express surprise or disbelief, such as "哪里的话!" (How could you say that!).The word 哪里 is a common word in Chinese and is used in both spoken and written language. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used in a variety of everyday situations.