中间 (zhōngjiān) — how to say "middle" in Chinese

中间

Middle

Character composition

middle

between

Radicals / Keys

Line

#2 · gǔn · 1 strokes

Gate

#169 · mén · 3 strokes

Examples

请把桌子放在房间的中间

Please put the table in the middle of the room.

我坐在他们中间

I sit in the middle of them.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 中间 (zhōngjiān) — middle

[zhōngjiān-] Johnny and Janet are playing tug-of-war, standing on each side holding the rope with 中间 in the middle. To keep things balanced, they place a "中" marker on the ground. Between them 间, a dog is happily chasing its tail 🐶.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "middle" in Chinese?

"middle" in Chinese is 中间 (zhōngjiān).

What does 中间 mean in English?

中间 (zhōngjiān) means "Middle".

How is 中间 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhōngjiān (written as zhongjian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "middle" in Chinese characters?

It is written 中间.

What HSK level is 中间?

中间 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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