noun / preposition HSK 4
Traditional 當中
among · in the middle · in the center · in the process of
Meaning
当中 means 'in the middle' or 'among' and is used to indicate something or someone is within a group, in the center of a space, or in the midst of a process. It can refer to physical location or abstract relationships within a set.
Usage
当中 is commonly used in both written and spoken Mandarin. It often appears after a noun phrase to mean 'among these/those' (e.g., 我们当中 'among us'). It can also indicate something happening during a time period or process. Slightly more formal than 中间 in some contexts, but both are frequently used.
Examples
- 01他是我们当中最高的。.He is the tallest among us.
- 02会议当中，她提出了很多好建议。, .During the meeting, she made many good suggestions.
Characters
Common collocations
- 在...当中...in the middle of..., among...
- 我们当中among us
- 人群当中in the crowd, among the people
Antonyms
Origin
当 originally means 'to face' or 'to be at,' and 中 means 'center' or 'middle.' Together they emphasize being positioned in the very middle or midst of something.