No. 5,112 in Chinese
center
The Chinese word for "center" (中心, zhōngxīn) means the middle point or core of something.
In a sentence
这个城市的中心很繁华。
The center of this city is very bustling.
Here, '中心' (zhōngxīn) means the central area or the downtown part of a city, referring to the geographical or social core.
请站到圆心的中心。
Please stand at the center of the circle.
In this sentence, '中心' (zhōngxīn) signifies the exact mid-point within a geometrical shape, indicating a precise central location.
她是这个团队的中心人物。
She is the central figure of this team.
Here, '中心' (zhōngxīn) metaphorically represents the core or leading role within a group or organization, implying importance or influence.
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