Chinese words · HSK 7–9

钟

zhōng

surname Zhong

Every meaning

zhōng

  1. surname Zhong
  2. bell
  3. clock
  4. time; hour (as in 三点钟)
  5. to concentrate (affections) (as in 钟情)

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).