命中

mìngzhòng

verb #5,526

Meanings

1 to hit (a target)
2 to strike

Characters

fate; life; command

hit; strike (4th tone)

命 (fate/destined) + 中 (hit) = to hit the mark, as if fated

Examples

HSK 5

子弹命中了目标。

Zǐdàn mìngzhòng le mùbiāo.

The bullet hit the target.

HSK 7-9

他的命中率很高。

Tā de mìngzhònglǜ hěn gāo.

His hit rate is very high.

Tips

usage

命中 is used for hitting targets (shooting, archery, etc.). 命中率 means 'hit rate' or 'accuracy rate.'

Stroke Order

命 mìng

中 zhōng