1. Usage of "open":
"On" is a preposition indicating position, direction or time. Usually used to indicate that something or someone is on a plane, surface, line or at a specific time.
The specific usage is as follows:
Represents a surface or plane:
The book is on the desk. The book is on the table. )
There is a cat on the roof. There is a cat on the roof. )
Represents a date and a specific time:
My birthday is1October 10. My birthday is1October 10. )
The meeting is held on Monday. The meeting is on Monday. )
Refers to public transport:
She goes to work by bus. She goes to work by bus. )
2. Usage of "zai":
"In" is usually used to indicate a wider range of places, regions, countries, cities, months, seasons and so on. The specific usage is as follows:
On behalf of a larger region, country and city:
She lives in new york City. She lives in new york City. )
Thailand has beautiful beaches. )
Represents the month and season:
My birthday is in March. My birthday is in March. )
It's always hot in summer. It's always hot in summer. )
Represents a specific position inside:
The key is in the drawer. The key is in the drawer. )
I am in the library. )
3. Summary of differences:
"On" emphasizes a surface, a plane or a specific time point, and is usually used in smaller areas, dates and public transportation.
"In" emphasizes the interior of a larger area, a specific month, a season or a specific place, and is usually used in a larger area, a country, a city, a month and a season.
It should be noted that the use of prepositions is usually influenced by context, so in a specific context, choosing the right preposition can ensure accurate and clear expression.