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“junior high school” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchū zhōng

Example

他从初中毕业了。tā cóng chū zhōng bì yè le

He graduated from junior high school.

Illustration for 初中 (junior high school)

How to say “junior high school” in Chinese

“Junior high school” in Chinese is 初中 (chū zhōng).

The opening stretch of secondary education after primary school, forming a bridge toward upper secondary study.

Full entry for 初中: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 初中

她去年进入了初中。tā qù nián jìn rù le chū zhōng

She entered middle school last year.

Tips for using 初中

  • In mainland China, this stage is part of the nine years of compulsory schooling, which helps place it in stories about school rules and family plans.

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