柊
center; China; middle; suitable
Meanings
6 senses · 17 examplesnoun
center; middle; midpoint
Can refer to physical center or abstract middle point.
There is a monument in the center of the square.
Please stand in the middle of the line.
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The center of this target is red.
noun
China; Chinese
Used as a prefix or abbreviation for China-related terms.
I studied Chinese for three years.
This is a made-in-China company.
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Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday.
preposition
in; within; inside; among
Indicates location within a space, time, or group.
He lives in the city.
I am at work right now.
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One of these books is mine.
A burst of laughter came from the crowd.
adjective
halfway; mid-; intermediate
Used as a prefix for time or process.
It is now twelve noon.
The game reached halftime.
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We are in middle school.
adjective
fit for; suitable; good enough
Often used in negative form or in specific collocations.
This material is very useful.
What he said was unpleasant to hear.
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I think these shoes look very nice.
noun
intermediary; agent; middleman
formalClassical or formal usage.
He acted as an intermediary for us.