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钟

Character

钟 zhōng

HSK 2Character

clock (as in 闹钟, alarm clock)

Radical
钅
Strokes
9
Structure
Left–right
Parts
钅 中
Traditional
鍾
Frequency
#612 most common character
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Meaning

zhōng

zhong1
  1. clock (as in 闹钟, alarm clock)
  2. o'clock; used after a number to say the time (as in 八点钟)
  3. a large metal bell that rings; also a Chinese family name

Examples

  • 我的闹钟坏了。

    wǒ de nào zhōng huài le

    My alarm clock is broken.

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  • 我们八点钟上课。

    wǒ men bā diǎn zhōng shàng kè

    We have class at eight o'clock.

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  • 那个大钟响了一整天。

    nà ge dà zhōng xiǎng le yī zhěng tiān

    That big bell rang all day long.

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Stroke order

All 9 strokes

Speed

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