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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

所在 [suǒzài]
  1. 1. noun
    这便是问题的症结所在
    This is the crux of the matter.
    巨大的市场是中国的魅力所在
    What gives China its appeal is its enormous markets.

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

所在 [suǒzài]
  1. 1. place; location
    那是个风景优美的所在
    It is a picturesque place (or a lovely scenic spot).
  2. 2. where somebody or something is
    这是我们的力量所在
    That is where our strength lies. or Herein lies our strength.
    所在单位
    the organization one belongs to

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

所在 [suǒzài]
  1. 1. 地方;处所
    这是什么所在
  2. 2. 存在的地方
    关键所在
    希望所在

Examples

点明问题所在
put one's finger on the cause of the trouble
所在单位开具证明。
A certificate is to be provided by the organization one belongs to.
这就是你们的责任所在
This is where your responsibility lies.
这是我们的力量所在
That is where our strength lies. or Herein lies our strength.
我揣摩不透他那番话的意味所在
I can't figure out the implications of what he said.
这就是问题的症结所在
Therein lies the crux of the problem.
这批陶瓷花瓶残次品太多,我们一定要找出问题所在
There are many inferior porcelain vases in this batch whose causes we have to find out.
这个抽水机功率很大,能够保证所在学校的用水。
The high powered pump ensures a steady supply of water for the school.

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