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集中 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
集中jízhōngto concentrateHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
集中jízhōngto centralizeHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
集中jízhōngto focusHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
集中jízhōngcentralizedHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
集中jízhōngconcentratedHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
集中jízhōngto put togetherHSK 5, v, rank #1539, Medium
jízhōng(ji2zhong1) T2
  1. 1to concentrate
  2. 2to centralize
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March 24, 2026
集中jízhōng(ji2zhong1)

集中 (jí zhōng) means to focus or concentrate one's attention or resources on a particular task or subject. It is used in contexts such as studying, working, or organizing efforts, emphasizing the act of bringing elements together for a common purpose.

Frequency#1539DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of集中 is often linked to the value placed on diligence and focus in education and work. In academic and professional settings, being able to concentrate is seen as a key to success.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of people (众) gathering around a central point (集). Picture them all focusing on a single task, like a spotlight shining down on a performer. The 'ji' sounds like 'gathering' which helps you remember '集中' means to concentrate.

Meanings of 集中

jízhōng(ji2zhong1)
1to concentrate
2to centralize
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About 集中

集中Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1539Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 集中

Quick Contrast

聚焦 (jùjiāo) - use 集中 (jízhōng) when referring to the act of concentrating attention or resources, while 聚焦 (jùjiāo) specifically emphasizes focusing on a particular point or detail.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a group of people (众) gathering around a central point (集). Picture them all focusing on a single task, like a spotlight shining down on a performer. The 'ji' sounds like 'gathering' which helps you remember '集中' means to concentrate.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 集中 with the similar-sounding 集合 (jí hé), which means to gather together rather than to concentrate. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, so it fits well in academic settings or casual conversations about productivity.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 集中 connects well with other HSK 5 vocabulary related to study and work, such as 注意 (zhù yì, to pay attention) and 思考 (sī kǎo, to think). Focus on using this word in sentences that describe actions requiring focus.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of集中 is often linked to the value placed on diligence and focus in education and work. In academic and professional settings, being able to concentrate is seen as a key to success.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 集中 with the word 集合 and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要集合注意力' instead of '我需要集中注意力' is incorrect; the correct phrase highlights the need to concentrate, not just gather attention.

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Component Characters

集jíto gather
HSK 512 strokes隹
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中zhōngmiddle
HSK 34 strokes丨
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Grammar Patterns of 集中

集中 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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上课的时候不要东张西望，要____注意力。

Don't look around in all directions during class — focus your attention.

Example Sentences for 集中 (10)

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战斗主要集中在武科瓦尔镇周围。

zhàn dǒu zhǔ yào jí zhōng zài wǔ kē wǎ ěr zhèn zhōu wéi。

The fighting has been centred around the town of Vucovar.
2
土地开发主要集中在城市及周边地区。

tǔ dì kāi fā zhǔ yào jí zhōng zài chéng shì jí zhōu biān dì qū。

Most development has been concentrated in and around cities.
3
今天他得以将主题全部集中在经济方面。

jīn tiān tā dé yǐ jiāng zhǔ tí quán bù jí zhōng zài jīng jì fāng miàn。

Today he was able to focus his message exclusively on the economy.
4
他避开了最棘手的问题，将精力集中于有可能达成一致的领域。

tā bì kāi le zuì jí shǒu de wèn tí， ， jiāng jīng lì jí zhōng yú yǒu kě néng dá chéng yī zhì de lǐng。

He skirted the hardest issues, concentrating on areas of possible agreement.
5
他们把精力集中在减轻难民们的苦难上。

tā mén bǎ jīng lì jí zhōng zài jiǎn qīng nán mín mén de kǔ nán shàng。

Their energies were focussed on the alleviation of the refugees' misery.
6
她的文学批评集中关注的是伟大的文学作品表达思想的方式。

tā de wén xué pī píng jí zhōng guān zhù de shì wěi dà de wén xué zuò pǐn biǎo dá sī xiǎng de fāng shì。

Her literary criticism focuses on the way great literature suggests ideas.
7
他们将集中教授阅读、写作和算术基础知识。

tā mén jiāng jí zhōng jiào shòu yuè dú、 、 xiě zuò hé suàn shù jī chǔ zhī。

They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
8
一种更大的异议是把各种结果集中考虑容易导致曲解。

yī zhǒng gēng dà de yì yì shì bǎ gè zhǒng jié guǒ jí zhōng kǎo lǜ róng yì dǎo zhì qū jiě。

A bigger objection is that aggregation of the results invites distortion.
9
所有人都已集中到了董事会会议室，准备参加上午9点钟的会议。

suǒ yǒu rén dū yǐ jí zhōng dào le dǒng shì huì huì yì shì， ， zhǔn bèi cān jiā shàng9 wǔ 9 diǎn zhōng de。

Everyone had already assembled in the boardroom for the 9:00 a.m. session.
10
后半部分的辩论集中在堕胎问题上。

hòu bàn bù fēn de biàn lùn jí zhōng zài duò tāi wèn tí shàng。

The latter part of the debate concentrated on abortion.

Cultural Notes for 集中

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of集中 is often linked to the value placed on diligence and focus in education and work. In academic and professional settings, being able to concentrate is seen as a key to success.

Frequently Asked Questions about 集中

You can say '我需要集中注意力在我的研究上' (Wǒ xūyào jí zhōng zhùyì lì zài wǒ de yánjiū shàng) meaning 'I need to concentrate my attention on my research.'