COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 中 is built
Traditional etymology note: A line 丨 through the center of a box 口
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How to Write 中 (zhōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
middle; China
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zhōng
中
middle; China
Common words
zhōng guó
中国
China
zhōng wén
中文
Chinese language
zhōng jiān
中间
the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among; during; in the meantime
gāo zhōng
高中
senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2]
zhōng wǔ
中午
noon; midday
zhōng xué
中学
middle school
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
中
中
中
中
中
中
中
中
LEARNING TIP
Remember 中
Say “zhōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 中
Common words and phrases
zhōng guó
China
zhōng wén
Chinese language
zhōng jiān
the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among; during; in the meantime
gāo zhōng
senior high school; abbr. for 高級中學|高级中学[gao1 ji2 zhong1 xue2]
zhōng wǔ
noon; midday
zhōng xué
middle school
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
我正在学习中文。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí Zhōngwén.
I am studying Chinese.
北京在中国的北方。
Běijīng zài Zhōngguó de běifāng.
Beijing is in the north of China.
他坐在教室中间。
Tā zuò zài jiàoshì zhōngjiān.
He sits in the middle of the classroom.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 中?
中 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 中 (zhōng) mean?
中 (zhōng) means middle; China.
What is the radical of 中?
The radical of 中 is 丨, associated with vertical line.