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中 (zhōng) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

中

zhōng

middle, center

HSK 14 strokesRadical: 丨 (line)

Full dictionary entry for 中 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 口 + 丨

A line through the center of a box — middle

Details

Pinyin	zhōng
Meanings	middle, center
Stroke Count	4
Radical	丨 (#2 — line)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#132 most common

Words Containing 中

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
中	zhōng	middle, center	HSK 1
中午	zhōngwǔ	noon	HSK 2
中国	Zhōngguó	China	HSK 2
中文	zhōngwén	Chinese	HSK 3
中间	zhōngjiān	Middle	HSK 3
其中	qízhōng	among	HSK 4
集中	jízhōng	focus	HSK 5
中介	zhōngjiè	intermediary	HSK 5
中旬	zhōngxún	Mid	HSK 5
中心	zhōngxīn	core	HSK 5
初中	chūzhōng	junior high school	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

申

中 (zhōng) ≠ 申

串

中 (zhōng) ≠ 串

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 中 mean in Chinese?

中 (zhōng) means "middle, center" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 中 have?

The Chinese character 中 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 丨 (line).

What is the radical of 中?

The radical of 中 is 丨 (line, Kangxi radical #2).

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