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The preposition “关于”

In Chinese “关于” (guānyú) is normally followed by a noun.

It marks the topic or the matter the sentence is about.

In English it usually comes out as:

about … regarding …

Basic Structure

关于 + Noun / topic,+ clause

Meaning: about … / regarding …

Examples

关于这个问题,我得慢慢给你讲

Structure

关于 + 这个问题 … about this question 关于这个问题 — about this question 我得 — I have to 慢慢 — slowly 给你讲 — explain it to you
关于他的要求,我们还要开会以后再决定

Structure

关于 + 他的要求 … about his request 关于他的要求 — about his request 我们 — we 还要 — still need to 开会以后 — after the meeting 再决定 — decide then
关于比赛的时间,我明天一定告诉大家

Structure

关于 + 比赛的时间 … about the time of the match 关于比赛的时间 — about the time of the match 我明天 — tomorrow I 一定 — will be sure to 告诉大家 — tell everyone

Quick Rule

关于 + Noun / topic

Meaning: it marks what topic or matter the sentence is about.

Examples:

关于这个问题
关于他的要求
关于比赛的时间