Character 中 (zhōng)
Character 中
中
English translation 中
- (n.) middle, center; inside
- (v.) hit, fit exactly; fall into, suffer, be affected by
- (n./adj.) (used after a verb to indicate continuity) in the course of, in the process of; (dialect) all right, OK
- (char.) medium; heart, mind; China; mediator; halfway (between two extremes); fit for
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Simplified
中
Traditional
中
Pinyin
zhōng
Strokes count
4
Stroke writing 中
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Sentences with 中
她有八个中国同学。
She has eight Chinese classmates.
中国北京有长城，颐和园和故宫。
Beijing, China has the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City.
我去过中国的很多地方：西安、桂林、北京，等等。
I have been to many places in China: Xi'an, Guilin, Beijing, and so on.
日本在中国的东边。
Japan is to the east of China.
桌子上有一本最新的中文杂志。
There is a new Chinese magazine on the desk.
看了这本书以后，我对中国的文化了解了很多。
After reading this book, I learned a lot about Chinese culture.
买东西不用在川流不息的人群中奔走，仅需登录网站，动几下手指，下几道指令就可以把东西买回家。
You don't have to run in the endless stream of people to buy things, just log on to the website, move your fingers and give instructions to buy things home.
一年前，我第一次来到中国，当时我一句汉语也不会说。
A year ago, when I first came to China, I couldn't even speak a word of Mandarin.
我认识的中文字不多，所以读中文报纸的话会有点困难。
I don't know many Chinese characters, so it will be a little difficult to read Chinese newspapers.
我不想喝酒，我想喝一点中国茶。
I don't want to drink. I want to drink some Chinese tea.
大象不留神落入了打猎者设下的巨网中。
The elephant accidentally fell into the huge net set by the hunters.
部分留学生寒假不回国，他们打算在中国过春节。
Some overseas students don't return home during winter vacation. They plan to spend the Spring Festival in China.
商店中午不关门。
The shop does not close at noon.
我的中文听力不太好。
My Chinese listening is not very good.
你会做中国菜吗？
Do you know how to make Chinese dishes?
今天妈妈做中国菜。
Today Mum is making Chinese food.
妈妈今天做中国菜。
Today Mum is making Chinese food.
他们快要离开中国了，今晚我们请他们吃饭跟他们告别吧。
They are leaving China soon. Let's invite them to dinner tonight and say goodbye to them.
中午在外面吃什么了？
What did you eat out at noon?
山西人喜欢吃酸，这在全中国都是有名的。
People from Shanxi like sour food. This is well known all over China.
春节的时候，中国人会吃汤圆。
Chinese people eat sweet round dumplings during the Spring Festival.
中午你想吃什么？
What do you like to have for lunch?
中午我吃米饭。
I am having rice for lunch.
我最喜欢的部分是中国的小吃！
My favorite part is Chinese snacks!
星期五中午老师常常吃炒面。
The teacher often eats fried noodles at noon on Friday.
老鼠乘机跑进大象的鼻子中，准备实施它的计划。
The mouse took the opportunity to run into the elephant's nose, ready to carry out its plan.
在中国的时候，你要是需要帮助，就可以去你们国家的大使馆。
When you are in China, if you need help, you can go to your country's embassy.
由于这个大学越来越有名，中国学生和外国留学生的数量都在增加。
As the university becomes more and more famous, the number of Chinese students and foreign students is increasing.
你的中文学得怎样？
How are you getting on with Chinese?
你现在适应中国的生活了吗？
Have you adapted to life in China now?
我对中国的文化和语言很感兴趣。
I am very interested in Chinese culture and language.
中国的学生一年有两个长的假期，一个在夏天，一个在冬天。
Chinese students have two long holidays a year, one in summer and one in winter.
我们的老师是中国人。
Our teacher is Chinese.
我的全家都住在中国。
My whole family lives in China.
你是什么时候来中国的？
When did you come to China?
人的一生中，究竟什么是最重要的？
What is the most important thing in a person's life?
你在中国的生活怎么样？
How is your life in China?
这是中国的西安，我有一个朋友在那儿。
This is Xi'an, China. I have a friend there.
中国是一个非常安全的国家。
China is a very safe country.
我在中国过了一个难忘的春节。
I had an unforgettable Spring Festival in China.
我的朋友是法国人，他会说一点儿中文。
My friend is French. He can speak a little Chinese.
旅游的过程中我们认识了很多人。
We met a lot of people in the course of traveling.
很多中国的传统游戏都很有趣。
Many traditional Chinese games are very interesting.
妈妈很喜欢中国的书画。
Mother likes Chinese painting and calligraphy very much.
你的中文说得真好！
You speak Chinese really well!
中文是我最喜欢的语言！
Chinese is my favorite language!
我最喜欢看的节目就是中国功夫。
My favorite program is Chinese Kung Fu.
中国各地的人都喜欢来这里旅游。
People from all over China like to travel here.
他的中文学好了，他的自信心也有了。
His Chinese is better, and his self-confidence is better.
在中国的北方，冬天的时候每家都有暖气。
In the north of China, every family has heating in winter.
中国的文化很有意思。
Chinese culture is very interesting.
长江是中国最长的河。
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China.
我的家乡是中国北部的一个山区。
My hometown is a mountainous area in northern China.
黄河是中国的母亲河。
The Yellow River is the mother river of China.
中文的语法很难。
The grammar of Chinese is very difficult.
对中国人来说，春节是一个非常重要的节日。
Spring Festival is a very important festival for Chinese people.
你是什么时候去中国的？
When did you go to China?
你这次来中国的目的是什么？
What is the purpose of your coming to China this time?
随着中国经济的发展，越来越多留学生选择来中国留学。
With the development of China's economy, more and more overseas students choose to study in China.
来中国后，我的中文水平提高得很快！
After coming to China, my Chinese level has improved rapidly!
请你从这些句子中选择你认为正确的一个。
Please choose the sentence among these that you think is the most correct.
在你的朋友之中，你最喜欢谁？
Who do you like best among your friends?
在中国，公立学校是什么样的？
What are public schools like in China?
工作的时候，经常写几十个字，就到院中去转转，看看这棵，看看那朵。
When he works, he often writes dozens of words, then goes around the courtyard and looks at this tree and that flower.
他是一个来自中国的老师。
He is a teacher from China.
例如，做节目时，与开幕式相比，我们宁可把更多的精力集中在闭幕式上，这样可以加强观众对节目的印象。
For example, when doing a program, we would rather focus more on the closing ceremony than the opening ceremony, which can enhance the audience's impression of the program.
这件太小了。有中号的吗？
This one is too small. Do you have a medium size?
她的女儿在中国学书法。
Her daughter is studying calligraphy in China.
以前有一个中国老师，他教过我一点儿功夫，我表演给你看看。
I used to have a Chinese teacher who taught me a little kung fu. I'll show you.
虽然中文写字有点难，但是汉字非常有趣！
Although writing in Chinese is a bit difficult, Chinese characters are very interesting!
这部中国电影对我来说稍微有点儿难。
This Chinese film is a little difficult for me.
你在中国，至少要会说一点儿中文。
When you are in China, you should speak at least a little Chinese.
我们看中国电影吧。
Let's watch a Chinese movie.
他喜欢看中国电影。
He likes to watch Chinese film.
学校每年都会举办中国文化节。
The school holds Chinese Culture Festival every year.
我有三个外国朋友，他们都会说中文。
I have three foreign friends, all of whom speak Chinese.
我在中国有很多朋友。
I have many friends in China.
你中文学了多久了？
How long have you been learning Chinese?
他来中国后，学了很多中文。
He has learned a lot of Chinese since he came to China.
作为一个中学生
As a high school student↵
我有三个勺子，其中一个是木勺子，
I have three spoons, one of which is a wooden spoon.
我有三个中国朋友。
I have three Chinese friends.
他很乐意接受这份工作，工作中更是精益求精。
He is happy to accept this job, and strives for perfection in his work.
我发现在难得的寂静中工作是那么美好。
I find it wonderful to work in rare silence.
我在学校学中文和法语。
I study Chinese and French at school.
最近我总是觉得很累，我想去看看中医。
Recently, I always feel very tired. I want to see a Chinese medicine practitioner.
我认为中医很有用。
I think Chinese medicine is very useful.
她又要英文又要学中文，很忙。
She needs both English and Chinese, so she is very busy.
她又要学英文又要学中文，很忙。
She has to learn both English and Chinese, so she is very busy.
我觉得会说中文很酷。
I think it's cool to speak Chinese.
在生活中我们需要自信，别总是担心自己会失败。
We need self-confidence in life, and don't always worry about losing.
把几条沙丁鱼的天敌鲇鱼放进装鱼的设备中。
Put a few catfish, the natural enemy of sardines, into the fish loading equipment.
九月中旬的一天早晨，詹森照常提前出门赶在早高峰之前去交通部。
One morning in mid-September, Zhan Sen went out early as usual to go to the Ministry of Transportation before the morning rush hour.
她来中国。
She is coming to China.
他们从昏迷中清醒过来。
They woke up from their coma.
我学中文学了一年了。
I have studied Chinese for a year.
图书馆里有中国书法作品。
There are Chinese calligraphy works in the library.
你喜欢中国文学吗？
Do you like Chinese literature?
你这个学期学中文吗？
Are you learning Chinese this term?
你对中国书画感兴趣吗？
Are you interested in Chinese painting and calligraphy?
你觉得中文难学吗？
Do you find Chinese difficult to learn?
你听说过“中国制造”吗？
Have you ever heard of "Made in China"?
在中国生活有什么困难吗？
Have you had any difficulties with life in China?
我想买一些中文书。
I want to buy some Chinese books.
他没有中国朋友。
He has no Chinese friends.
其中三分之一的画作作者没有签名，而其余的则标明了身份。
One-third of the paintings were not signed by the authors, while the rest were identified.
印象中似乎没有什么押金，全凭信用。
There seems to be no deposit in my impression, all by credit.
你为什么要学中文？
Why do you want to learn Chinese?
她有一些中国朋友。
She has some Chinese friends.
请说中文。
Please speak Chinese.
她们是中国人。
They are Chinese.
白女士是中国人。
Ms. Bai is Chinese.
小月是中国人，小天也是中国人。
Xiao Yue is Chinese; Xiao Tian is Chinese, too.
商店中午关门吗？
Does the shop close at noon?
上海市中心一日游
one day trip to city centre in Shanghai
他为什么学中文？
Why does he learn Chinese?
这是我第一次在中国过春节。
This is my first Spring Festival in China.
他在学中文，因为他喜欢学汉字。
He is learning Chinese because he likes learning Chinese characters.
我在听中文课文录音。
I'm listening to the recording of the Chinese text.
我在中国留学。
I am studying abroad in China.
我非常喜欢中餐。
I like Chinese food very much.
我们一起过中秋节吧！
Let's us spend mid-autumn festival together!
我觉得中医挺有意思。
I think Chinese medicine is very interesting.
学校旁边有一个中国银行。
There is a Bank of China next to the school.
学中文真有意思！
Learning Chinese is really interesting!
在中国，结婚时常用红色，因为它代表喜庆。
In China, red is often used when getting married, because it represents happiness.