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中途 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
中途zhōngtúmidwayHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6598, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026

中途zhōngtú(zhong1tu2)

中途 refers to a midpoint or halfway stage in a journey or process. It is often used to describe being in the middle of something, such as a trip or a task, indicating that there is still more to complete or experience.

Strokes14Frequency#6598DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of journey is significant, often symbolizing personal development or life stages. 中途 can reflect the Chinese value of perseverance, as the halfway point often requires continued effort to reach the goal.

Memory Tip

Imagine you're on a journey, and at 中途 (zhong1 tu2), you find a giant 'Zhong' (钟) clock showing halfway to your destination. The characters 中 (middle) and 途 (path) come together to remind you that you're exactly halfway along your path.

Meanings of 中途

zhōngtú(zhong1tu2)
1midway
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About 中途

中途Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 中途

Quick Contrast

途中 (túzhōng) - use 中途 when emphasizing a midpoint in a journey or process, while 途中 focuses more on being in transit or on the way.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 中途 with similar terms that imply completion or finality. This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in everyday conversation. Remember that it typically carries a neutral tone.

HSK Study Tips

Though 中途 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, students should recognize it as a useful term when discussing travel or processes. Focus on using it in context with verbs like '去' (to go) or '完成' (to complete) to strengthen practical application.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 中途 to imply completion, saying something like '我在中途完成了' (I completed it midway), which is incorrect. Instead, use '我在中途停下了' (I stopped midway) to express its correct meaning.

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Component Characters

中zhōngmiddle
HSK 34 strokes丨
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途túway
10 strokes辶
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How to say midway in Chinese

“midway” in Chinese is中途zhōngtú

中途 refers to a midpoint or halfway stage in a journey or process. It is often used to describe being in the middle of something, such as a trip or a task, indicating that there is still more to complete or experience.

When to use 中途

Be careful not to confuse 中途 with similar terms that imply completion or finality. This term is often used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more common in everyday conversation. Remember that it typically carries a neutral tone.

中途 or something close to it

途中 (túzhōng) - use 中途 when emphasizing a midpoint in a journey or process, while 途中 focuses more on being in transit or on the way.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 中途 to imply completion, saying something like '我在中途完成了' (I completed it midway), which is incorrect. Instead, use '我在中途停下了' (I stopped midway) to express its correct meaning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 中途

You can say '我们在中途休息一下' (Let's take a break midway).

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