衷
heart; compromise; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
heart; innermost being
formalUsed in fixed phrases to refer to one's inner thoughts or feelings.
What he said was insincere, not from the bottom of his heart.
He was completely indifferent to this disaster, which is really heartbreaking.
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He had no one to confide in, so he kept his true feelings locked in his heart.
The teacher's words reached my heart and moved me deeply.
This proposal addressed the core concerns of citizens and won wide support.
verb
to compromise; to strike a balance
literaryUsed in fixed compound words, now mostly replaced by the standard compound 折中.
We need a compromising approach to resolve this conflict.
Both sides made concessions and reached a compromise agreement.
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We should handle this matter in a balanced way without favoring either side.
His viewpoint is a compromise between the two extremes.
The negotiations finally led to a compromise, and both sides were satisfied.
noun
Zhong as a surname
neutralA common Chinese surname originating from multiple historical lineages.
Professor Zhong is the academic leader of our school.
I know a friend named Zhong Ming who comes from Guangdong.
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Mr. Zhong gave an excellent speech at the meeting.
My junior high school homeroom teacher was surnamed Zhong and was very strict with us.
The Zhong family has high prestige in this local area.