命中 (mìng zhōng) — to hit a target, to hit the mark

Definition

命中 is a resultative verb meaning 'to hit a target'. The character 中 is pronounced zhòng here (the 'hit' reading), not zhōng (middle). It is often used in marksmanship, sports, or metaphorical hitting of a goal. The object is typically a target (目标, 靶子) or a mark.

r.v.

to hit a targetto hit the mark

Examples

命中。
Tā mìng zhōng le mùbiāo.
He hit the target.
命中。
Zhè kē zǐdàn méiyǒu mìng zhōng.
This bullet didn't hit.
命中。
Tā de cāicè mìng zhōng le.
His guess hit the mark.

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