螽
center; China; inside; medium
Meanings
6 senses · 16 examplesnoun
center; middle; midpoint
Refers to the central point or position equidistant from all sides.
There is a beautiful fountain in the center of the square.
Please stand in the middle of the line.
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He lives in the city center.
noun
China; Chinese
Used to refer to the country China or Chinese things. Often used in compounds.
I am Chinese.
He is studying Chinese.
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This is an architectural style combining Chinese and Western elements.
noun
inside; within; among
Indicates being within a certain range, scope, or group.
There are many fish in the water.
There is no one at home.
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He is very popular among his classmates.
adjective
intermediate; medium; middling
Describes something that is neither large nor small, neither high nor low, but in the middle range.
He is a middle school student.
This is an exam of medium difficulty.
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Please use the medium-sized plate.
verb
to fit; to suit; suitable for
informalUsed in informal or dialectal contexts, often in compounds like 中用 (useful), 中看 (pleasant to look at).
This kind of fabric doesn't wear well.
This vase is very pleasing to the eye.
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This thing is useless.
proper noun
(surname)
Used as a family name.
His surname is Zhong, given name Zheng.