Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'mid-year' with 年中 (niánzhōng)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    年中 + Event

    Explanation

    年中 (niánzhōng) means "mid-year" or "the middle of the year." It is used to refer to events or timelines occurring around the midpoint of a calendar year. For instance, you might say a plan will be completed by 年中 to indicate roughly June or July.

    Examples

    • 公司计划在年中推出新产品。

      gōngsī jìhuà zài niánzhōng tuīchū xīn chǎnpǐn.

      The company plans to launch a new product in the middle of the year.

    • 年中的时候我打算回老家看看父母。

      niánzhōng de shíhou wǒ dǎsuàn huí lǎojiā kànkan fùmǔ.

      I plan to go back to my hometown to visit my parents around mid-year.

    • 这个项目预计年中就能完成。

      zhège xiàngmù yùjì niánzhōng jiù néng wánchéng.

      This project is expected to be completed by mid-year.

    Often Confused With

    Expressing 'mid-year' with 年中 (niánzhōng) | Chinese Grammar