Definition
初中 (chū zhōng) is the abbreviation for 初级中学, meaning 'junior high school' (grades 7–9). It contrasts with 高中 (gāo zhōng), which is 'senior high school' (grades 10–12). Use 初中 to refer to the lower secondary school level.
noun
junior high school (abbreviation for 初级中学)
Easily confused
- 出众chū zhòngsound-alikeoutstanding, exceptional; to stand out
- 初衷chū zhōngsound-alikeoriginal intention; initial aim
Examples
- 初中。Wǒ jīnnián chū zhōng bìyè.I graduate from junior high school this year.
- 初中。Tā shì wǒ chū zhōng de tóngxué.He is my classmate from junior high school.
- 初中？Nǐ chū zhōng zài nǎge xuéxiào shàng de?Which school did you attend for junior high school?
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