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Made of 3 radicalsSound

钟

zhōng

clock; bell

Frequency
#905Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

钅gold; metalMeaning中zhōngmiddleSound钟clock; bell

中 zhōng gives the sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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  1. 1
    口mouthMeaning丨lineMark中middle
  2. 2
    钅gold; metalMeaning中zhōngmiddleSound钟clock; bell

Sound family of 中

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 3

  • 分钟fēnzhōngminuteHSK 1 Estimated
  • 时钟shízhōngclock
  • 一见钟情yíjiàn-zhōngqínglove at first sight

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