中 (zhōng): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Center and Middle

中 + noun

In these words, 中 (zhōng) means the center or middle part of something.

HSK 3

China and Chinese

中 + noun

In these words, 中 (zhōng) refers to China or things related to China.

HSK 1

zhōng中

guó国

China

HSK 3

zhōng中

wén文

Chinese [written language]

HSK 3.0 · L5

zhōng中

yī医

traditional Chinese medical science

HSK 3.0 · L5

Zhōng中

huá华

China (alternate formal name)

Within or Among

nounverb + 中

In these words, 中 (zhōng) indicates being inside, among, or within something.

HSK 4

qí其

zhōng中

among which

HSK 3.0 · L4

zhī之

zhōng中

inside

HSK 3.0 · L5

kōng空

zhōng中

in the sky

HSK 3.0 · L5

dāng当

zhōng中

among

Middle of a Period or Level

中 + timelevel word

In these words, 中 (zhōng) marks the middle part of a time period or a middle level in a scale.

HSK 1

zhōng中

wǔ午

midday

HSK 3.0 · L4

zhōng中

nián年

middle age

HSK 3.0 · L5

zhōng中

qī期

middle (of a period of time)

HSK 3.0 · L5

zhōng中

jí级

middle level (in a hierarchy)

中 (zhōng / zhòng): Center — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 中

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 中

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 中

How to Use 中

Center and Middle

HSK Vocabulary: 中

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

China and Chinese

Within or Among

Middle of a Period or Level

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical