重心

zhòng xīn

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. center of gravity
2. central core
3. main part

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 焦点 jiāo diǎn 焦点 jiāo diǎn focal point; focus (lit. and fig.) 注意力的集中点: focal point; focus (lit. and fig.)

Synonyms

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• 中心 zhōng xīn 中心 zhōng xīn center 位置或物体的中央: center
• 核心 hé xīn 核心 hé xīn core; nucleus 最重要的部分: core; nucleus

Usage notes

Collocations

重心 is often used with 落在 (fall on) or 放在 (place on) to indicate where the focus lies.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 重心 (center of gravity / focus) with 重点 (key point). 重心 emphasizes balance or core, while 重点 is about importance.

Example Sentences

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我们需要把 重心 放在学习上。

We need to put our focus on studying.

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Words Containing 重心

• 语重心长 语重心长 yǔ zhòng xīn cháng: meaningful and heartfelt words (idiom); sincere and earnest wishes

Child Words of 重心

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 重 重 chóng: to repeat
• 重 重 zhòng: heavy