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    Referring to the center with 中央 (zhōngyāng)

    Location & Position
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 中央

    Explanation

    The noun 中央 (zhōngyāng) means "center" or "middle" and specifies the central point of a defined area. It commonly follows a noun with 的 to pinpoint the midpoint of a space, such as 广场的中央 (the center of the plaza).

    Examples

    • 公园的中央有一个很大的喷泉。

      gōngyuán de zhōngyāng yǒu yī gè hěn dà de pēnquán.

      There is a large fountain in the center of the park.

    • 她把花瓶放在了餐桌的中央。

      tā bǎ huāpíng fàng zài le cānzhuō de zhōngyāng.

      She placed the vase in the center of the dining table.

    • 舞台的中央摆着一架钢琴。

      wǔtái de zhōngyāng bǎi zhe yī jià gāngqín.

      A piano was placed in the center of the stage.

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