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zhōng, zhòng

Description

“中”是一个很常用的字,可以表示位置的中间,也可以表示在某个范围里面,比如“中国”“房间中”。

"中" is a very common character that can indicate the middle position or being within a certain range, such as in "中国" or "房间中".

读第四声的时候,“中”表示“正好打到”或者“考上、被选上”的意思。

When pronounced with the fourth tone, "中" means "to hit exactly" or "to pass/select successfully."

Meanings

zhōng

center; middle

他坐在教室中间。

He sits in the middle of the classroom.

zhōng

in; within; during

我在工作中很认真。

I am very serious at work.

zhòng

to hit; to be selected/pass

他中了大奖。

He won the grand prize.

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Notes

  • Reading

    zhōng means middle/center; zhòng means to hit or be selected.

  • Nuance

    中间 stresses physical middle, while 中 alone often means "inside/among".

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