Writing
中心 (zhōngxīn) — how to say "center" in Chinese
中心
Center, core
noun
Character composition
中
middle, center
心
heart, core
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
丨
Line
#2 · gǔn · 1 stroke
Collocations
市中心
shì zhōngxīn
city center
购物中心
gòuwù zhōngxīn
shopping mall
中心位置
zhōngxīn wèizhì
central position
Examples
这个广场是城市的文化和娱乐中心，很多人来这里。
This square is the cultural and entertainment center of the city, and many people come here.
商业中心。
Business center.
Frequently asked questions
Center in Chinese language
"center" in Chinese is 中心 (zhōngxīn).
中心 meaning in English
中心 (zhōngxīn) means "Center, core".
How is 中心 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhōngxīn (written as zhongxin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Chinese symbol for center
It is written 中心: 中 has 4 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 中心?
中心 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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