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zhōng

English translation of 中

middle

The Chinese word for 'middle' is used similarly to the English word. It can be used to express the middle of an area, object, or period of time. It is often used in conjunction with other characters to form compound words.


Example sentences using:

我中了!

wǒ zhòng le!

English translation of 我中了!

I got it!

This phrase is typically used when someone successfully achieve something or accomplish a task.

中华人民共和国

zhōnghuá rénmín gònghéguó

English translation of 中华人民共和国

People's Republic of China

This is the formal name of the country commonly known as China.

中文

zhōngwén

English translation of 中文

Chinese language

This term is used to refer to the Chinese language.

我在中间

wǒ zài zhōngjiān

English translation of 我在中间

I am in the middle

This phrase indicates the speaker's position in a physical location or metaphorical circumstance.

你在哪个国家中?

nǐ zài nǎgè guójiā zhōng?

English translation of 你在哪个国家中?

Which country are you in?

This sentence is typically used to ask someone's whereabouts specifically related to their currently residing country.

中午

zhōngwǔ

English translation of 中午

Noon

This word refers to the time of day exactly halfway between sunrise and sunset.

中秋节

zhōngqiū jié

English translation of 中秋节

Mid-Autumn Festival

This is a traditional Chinese holiday that celebrates the autumn harvest under the full moon.

他还在中学读书

tā hái zài zhōngxué dúshū

English translation of 他还在中学读书

He is still studying in middle school

This phrase is expressed when someone is still in the process of their middle school studies.

在这一点上我们中立

zài zhè yìdiǎn shàng wǒmen zhōnglì

English translation of 在这一点上我们中立

We are neutral on this point

This phrase typically expresses a stance of neutrality or impartiality on a particular subject or issue.

这是中国中的一个城市

zhè shì zhōngguó zhōng de yīgè chéngshì

English translation of 这是中国中的一个城市

This is a city in China

This phrase describes a particular place as a city within the geographical boundaries of China.

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