HSK Level 4

途中

tú zhōng

on the way to; en route

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Antonyms

终点 (zhōngdiǎn)

destination

起点 (qǐdiǎn)

starting point

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word "途中" is composed of two characters: "中" (zhōng) and "途" (tú). The character "中" means "middle" or "center", while the character "途" means "road" or "path". Together, the two characters mean "on the way" or "in the middle of the road".The word "途中" is often used to describe a location that is somewhere between two points. For example, if you are driving from Beijing to Shanghai, you might say that you are "途中" (on the way) to Shanghai. The word can also be used to describe a situation that is in progress. For example, if you are working on a project, you might say that you are "途中" (in the middle of) the project.The word "途中" is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in both spoken and written language. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts.