What does 关于 mean in Chinese?

关于 means "about" or "regarding" and is used to introduce a topic or subject.

Where does 关于 appear in a sentence?

关于 usually comes at the beginning of a sentence or clause, as in 关于这个问题，我们需要讨论 (guānyú zhè gè wèntí, wǒmen xūyào tǎolùn), meaning "Regarding this issue, we need to discuss."

Can 关于 be used with both nouns and verbs?

Yes, 关于 can introduce nouns (关于工作, "about work") and topics implied by actions (关于如何解决问题, "about how to solve the problem").

What is the difference between 关于 and 对于?

Both mean "about," but 关于 is more neutral and formal, often used to introduce topics, while 对于 emphasizes a personal perspective or reaction to the topic.

Is 关于 formal or informal?

关于 is generally more formal and frequently used in written Chinese, such as in reports or essays, but it can also appear in polite spoken contexts.

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Chinese Grammar Bank

HSK 4

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Expressing "About" with 关于	关于 + Topic, ⋯⋯	关于这个项目，我们还在研究中。
Expressing suddenness with 一下子	Subject + 一下子 + Clause	他一下子明白了这个问题。