How to Write 中
The character 中 (zhōng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丨 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
中 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means middle; center; China.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhōng, zhòng.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 中 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 中
Example Sentences
教室中间摆放着一盆盛开的兰花。
jiào shì zhōng jiān bǎi fàng zhe yī pén shèng kāi de lán huā
A pot of blooming orchids is placed in the middle of the classroom.
中国是一个有着悠久历史的古国。
zhōng guó shì yí gè yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ lì shǐ de gǔ guó
China is an ancient country with a long history.
他运气真好，竟然在年会上中奖了。
tā yùn qì zhēn hǎo jìng rán zài nián huì shàng zhòng jiǎng le
He was so lucky to win a prize at the annual meeting.
误食发芽的土豆会导致食物中毒。
wù shí fā yá de tǔ dòu huì dǎo zhì shí wù zhòng dú
Accidental ingestion of sprouted potatoes can lead to food poisoning.
Practice Writing 中 (zhōng)
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