HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
中 — middle, in, among
- Reading
- zhōng
- Meaning
- middle, in, among
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
中 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhōng and it means middle, in, among. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
中 appears in everyday chinese words such as 中 (middle, center), 中 (center, middle, in) and 中午 (noon).
Chinese words containing 中
Frequently asked questions
What does 中 mean in Chinese?
中 means middle, in, among in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 中 read?
中 is read zhōng. Reading it inside real words — 中 and 中 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 中 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 中 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 中 in a word?
A common word containing 中 is 中 (zhōng) — "middle, center". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 中 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 中 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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