Writing
中文 (zhōngwén) — how to say "chinese language" in Chinese
中文
Chinese language
noun
Character composition
中
Chinese
文
language, writing
Radicals / Keys
文
Script
#67 · wén · 4 strokes
丨
Line
#2 · gǔn · 1 stroke
Synonyms
Collocations
中文课
zhōngwén kè
Chinese class
说中文
shuō zhōngwén
speak Chinese
学中文
xué zhōngwén
study Chinese
Examples
中文的发音对我来说有点难。
Chinese pronunciation is a bit difficult for me.
我在学习中文。
I am studying Chinese.
Mnemonic
[zhōngwén-] Jungle Jane swings through the trees holding a scroll written in 中文 🐒. She lands in the center of a clearing, where 中 is the focus, as she unrolls the 文 scroll, revealing magical characters. The animals gather round, fascinated by the Chinese language adventure!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "chinese language" in Chinese?
"chinese language" in Chinese is 中文 (zhōngwén).
What does 中文 mean in English?
中文 (zhōngwén) means "Chinese language".
How is 中文 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhōngwén (written as zhongwen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "chinese language" in Chinese characters?
It is written 中文: 中 has 4 strokes, 文 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 中文?
中文 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 中文
要 — wanting to do something
要 (yào) + Verb
对 — attitude toward something
Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase
教你 — double object verbs
Subj. + Verb + Indirect Obj. + Direct Obj.
以前 — before, previously
以前 (yǐqián)，⋯⋯
难 — hard to do
难 (nán) + Verb
得 — potential complement
Verb + 得 (de) / 不 (bù) + Complement