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核心 (hé xīn): core

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: core
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

core
nucleus

Chinese explanation

指事物的中心部分或最重要的部分，常用来比喻事物中起决定作用的关键内容
也指团队、组织或系统中最重要的成员或部分。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

pit

HSK 4

heart

Example sentences

The core of this issue lies in how to balance economic development and environmental protection.

The core members of the team all support this new plan.

Integrity is one of the core values of Chinese culture.

He pointed out the core of the problem, which made everyone suddenly understand.

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