How to pronounce zhong wu (中午) in Chinese

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中午

zhōng wǔ

Characters & meanings

zhōngT1

T3

Common mistake

中午 means "noon; midday". Give each syllable its full tone (high-flat, dipping) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.

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