途
中

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The word 途中 is formed through a direct spatial and conceptual combination of its two component characters: 途, which means "road", "way", or "journey", and 中, which means "middle", "center", or "within". It is constructed by placing the character for "middle" within the conceptual space defined by the character for "road", thereby creating the composite idea of "in the middle of the road" or "en route". This formation visually and logically depicts a point contained along a path, merging to express the state of being midway during a course of travel or a process.

Example Sentences Hide

我在途中遇到了朋友。

Wǒ zài túzhōng yù dàole péngyou.

I met a friend on the way.

放学途中，他买了些零食。

Fàngxué túzhōng, tā mǎile xiē língshí.

On his way home from school, he bought some snacks.

她在回家途中，特意去了一趟超市。

Tā zài huí jiā túzhōng, tèyì qùle yī tàng chāoshì.

On her way home, she specifically made a trip to the supermarket.

旅行途中，天气突然变坏了。

Lǚxíng túzhōng, tiānqì tūrán biàn huàile.

During the journey, the weather suddenly turned bad.

在人生的漫漫长途中，我们会经历许多挑战。

Zài rénshēng de màn màn cháng tú zhōng, wǒmen huì jīnglì xǔduō tiǎozhàn.

In the long journey of life, we will experience many challenges.

Word Definition - 途中

tú zhōng en route

Individual Character Details

途 tú
中 zhōng, zhōng, zhòng