zhōng​nián HSK2

middle age

  • created sense approved 中年 · zhōng​nián · middle age — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    中年

    zhōng​nián

    middle age

    The stage of life between youth and old age, generally referring to the period between the ages of 40 and 60.

    中 (literal) → 中 · zhōng · middle 年 (literal) → 年 · nián · age

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  • created sense approved 中年 · zhōng​nián · mid-period — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    中年

    zhōng​nián

    mid-period

    (literary) The middle stage of a historical period or dynasty

    中 (literal) → 中 · zhōng · middle 年 (literal) → 年 · nián · period

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  • created sense approved 中年 · zhōng​nián · every other year — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    中年

    zhōng​nián

    every other year

    (archaic) Every two years; once every other year (used in classical contexts like the Li Ji regarding examinations)

    中 (literal) → 中 · zhōng · middle 年 (literal) → 年 · nián · year

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