中旬

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Meaning and Usage

"中旬" refers specifically to the middle ten-day period of a month, typically from the 11th to the 20th day. It is a common way to divide a month into three parts: (early), 中旬 (middle), and (late).

Common Contexts

People often use "中旬" when planning events, deadlines, or describing weather patterns within a month. For example, scheduling a meeting or a trip "in the middle of the month" is naturally expressed using "中旬".

Collocations and Patterns

  • "中旬" (travel in the middle of the month): used for planning trips.
  • "中旬" (submit by mid-month): common in work or school deadlines.
  • "中旬天气" (weather in mid-month): used in weather forecasts or descriptions.

Notes

"中旬" is a formal and precise term, often used in written and formal spoken Chinese. It differs from vague expressions like "" which can be less exact. Avoid confusing "中旬" with "中间" which means "middle" in a more general spatial or temporal sense.

Example Sentences

We plan to travel in the middle third of this month.

The weather in the middle third of the month is usually warmer.

Please submit the report before the middle third of the month.