HSK 5

中期

zhōngqī

middle (of a period of time)

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Character Breakdown

中

zhōng · central

Radical: 丨 · 4strokes

Stroke order animation for 中

期

qī · a period of time

Radical: 月 · 12strokes

Stroke order animation for 期

Meaning and Usage

"中期" refers to the middle period within a certain timeframe, such as a project, academic term, or life stage. It is often used to describe evaluations, events, or phases occurring roughly halfway through a defined period.

Common Contexts

  • Academic: "中期考试" (midterm exams) are common in schools and universities.
  • Projects: "中期评估" (mid-term evaluation) helps assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Life stages: "中期人生" (midlife) describes the middle phase of a person's life.

Collocations and Patterns

Notes

"中期" is a neutral, formal term used in both spoken and written Chinese. It contrasts with "初期" (early stage) and "后期" (later stage). Avoid confusing "中期" with "中旬," which refers specifically to the middle ten days of a month.

Example Sentences

项目的中期评估非常重要，可以及时调整计划。

Xiàngmù de zhōngqī pínggū fēicháng zhòngyào, kěyǐ jíshí tiáozhěng jìhuà.

The mid-term evaluation of the project is very important; it allows timely

他在大学的中期考试中取得了好成绩。

Tā zài dàxué de zhōngqī kǎoshì zhōng qǔdéle hǎo chéngjì.

He got good results in the university midterm exams.

这部电影讲述了主人公在中期人生的挣扎和成长。

Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎngshùle zhǔréngōng zài zhōngqī rénshēng de zhēngzhá

This movie tells the struggles and growth of the protagonist in midlife.