How to write 中 (zhōng)
中 has 4 strokes and means “noon” — it first appears in HSK 1. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 中
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 中
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中午 | zhōng wǔ | noon | HSK 1 |
| 中国 | zhōng guó | China | HSK 1 |
| 中间 | zhōng jiān | middle; between | HSK 2 |
| 中间 | zhōng jiān | between; intermediate | HSK 3 |
| 中文 | zhōng wén | Chinese; Chinese written language | HSK 4 |
| 其中 | qí zhōng | among; in | HSK 4 |
| 中介 | zhōng jiè | to act as intermediary; to link | HSK 5 |
| 中心 | zhōng xīn | center; heart | HSK 5 |
Stroke order for 中
Write 中 in 4 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
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