(zhōng)

Meaning:

central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese

HSK 1
Frequency: #79
Pinyin: zhōng
Strokes: 4
Radical:

How to Write - 4 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "中" in Chinese

The Chinese character (zhōng) means "central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 中 include: 中国, 中中, 之中.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

💬 Example Sentences with

See how "中" is used in context

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我在学中文。
Wǒ zài xué Zhōngwén.
I am learning Chinese.
2
书在包中。
Shū zài bāo zhōng.
The book is in the bag.
3
他在工作中。
Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng.
He is working.

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: A line 丨 through the center of a box 口

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "中"?
The pinyin is zhōng
How many strokes does "中" have?
It has 4 strokes
What does "中" mean?
central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese
What is the radical of "中"?
The radical is "丨"