How common it is
之中 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say zhīzhōng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
之中表示在某个范围里面。
zhī zhōng biǎo shì zài mǒu gè fàn wéi lǐ miàn。
之中 means within or among a group or range.
Context note
之中常用于书面语和正式表达。
zhī zhōng cháng yòng yú shū miàn yǔ hé zhèng shì biǎo dá。
It is often used in written or formal language.
5 examples
在这些人之中，他最安静。
zài zhè xiē rén zhī zhōng， tā zuì ān jìng。
Among these people, he is the quietest.
困难之中要保持冷静。
kùn nán zhī zhōng yào bǎo chí lěng jìng。
Stay calm in difficulty.
选择之中有很多可能。
xuǎn zé zhī zhōng yǒu hěn duō kě néng。
There are many possibilities among the choices.
危险之中要保护自己。
wēi xiǎn zhī zhōng yào bǎo hù zì jǐ。
Protect yourself in danger.
我们在快乐之中结束一天。
wǒ men zài kuài lè zhī zhōng jié shù yì tiān。
We ended the day in happiness.
5 mini stories
在学生之中，她最认真。
zài xué shēng zhī zhōng， tā zuì rèn zhēn。
Among the students, she is the most careful.
忙碌之中，他还是读完了书。
máng lù zhī zhōng， tā hái shì dú wán le shū。
In the middle of busyness, he still finished reading the book.
选择之中没有简单的答案。
xuǎn zé zhī zhōng méi yǒu jiǎn dān de dá àn。
There was no simple answer among the choices.
她在困惑之中找到了方向。
tā zài kùn huò zhī zhōng zhǎo dào le fāng xiàng。
She found direction in confusion.
友谊之中最重要的是信任。
yǒu yì zhī zhōng zuì zhòng yào de shì xìn rèn。
In friendship, trust is the most important.