Meanings of 中旬
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上旬 (shàngxún) refers to the first ten days of a month, while 下旬 (xiàxún) refers to the last ten days of a month; use 中旬 when specifying the middle ten days.
中旬 is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business and academic settings, to refer to a specific time frame. Be cautious with the tones: '中' (zhōng) is first tone and '旬' (xún) is second tone. A common mistake is using it to refer to the entire month, which is incorrect.
As an HSK 5 word, 中旬 connects with other time-related vocabulary like '上旬' (shàngxún) for the first ten days and '下旬' (xiàxún) for the last ten days of the month. Students should focus on understanding its application in context and practice using it in sentences regarding time management.
Learners often confuse 中旬 with the entire month or with the first and last ten days. For example, saying '我计划在这个月的中旬' (wǒ jìhuà zài zhège yuè de zhōngxún) to mean 'I plan to do something this month' is incorrect; it should refer to specific days.
Pronunciation of 中旬
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How to say middle third of a month in Chinese
“middle third of a month” in Chinese is中旬
中旬 refers to the middle ten days of a month in the lunar or solar calendar. It is commonly used in scheduling and planning to denote a specific time frame, typically from the 11th to the 20th of the month, depending on the month’s length.
When to use 中旬
中旬 is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business and academic settings, to refer to a specific time frame. Be cautious with the tones: '中' (zhōng) is first tone and '旬' (xún) is second tone. A common mistake is using it to refer to the entire month, which is incorrect.
中旬 or something close to it
上旬 (shàngxún) refers to the first ten days of a month, while 下旬 (xiàxún) refers to the last ten days of a month; use 中旬 when specifying the middle ten days.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 中旬 with the entire month or with the first and last ten days. For example, saying '我计划在这个月的中旬' (wǒ jìhuà zài zhège yuè de zhōngxún) to mean 'I plan to do something this month' is incorrect; it should refer to specific days.
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Grammar Patterns of 中旬
中旬 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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现在是11月____，天气寒冷而且经常有雾。
It was now the middle of November, cold and often foggy.
Example Sentences for 中旬 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 中旬
You should pronounce 中 as 'zhōng' with a high, level tone and 旬 as 'xún' with a rising tone.
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