中
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 中
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中国 | Zhōng guó | China |
| 中午 | zhōng wǔ | noon; midday |
| 中间 | zhōng jiān | the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among |
| 其中 | qí zhōng | among; in |
| 中文 | Zhōng wén | Chinese language |
| 集中 | jí zhōng | to concentrate; to centralize |
| 中介 | zhōng jiè | to act as intermediary; to link |
| 中心 | zhōng xīn | center; heart |
FAQ
How many strokes does 中 have?
中 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 中?
The pinyin for 中 is zhōng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄓㄨㄥ.
What does 中 mean in Chinese?
中 means: China; Chinese. It appears in common words such as 中国、中午、中间.