Writing
核心 (hé xīn) — how to say "core" in Chinese
核心
Core; essence; key
noun
Character composition
核
core, pit
心
heart
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
核心价值
héxīn jiàzhí
core value
核心问题
héxīn wèntí
core issue
核心成员
héxīn chéngyuán
core member
Examples
这篇文章的核心观点概括了现代工业发展的主要规律。
The core viewpoint of this article summarizes the main patterns of modern industrial development.
核心问题。
Core problem.
Frequently asked questions
Core in Chinese meaning
"core" in Chinese is 核心 (hé xīn).
核心 meaning English
核心 (hé xīn) means "Core; essence; key".
How is 核心 pronounced?
It is pronounced hé xīn (written as he xin, hexin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "core" in Chinese characters?
It is written 核心: 核 has 10 strokes, 心 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 核心?
核心 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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