重心 zhòngxīn center of gravity
center of gravity; central core; main part
How to remember 重心: 重 heavy + 心 heart = center of gravity.
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How it is used
- Literally center of gravity - 保持重心稳定 (bǎochí zhòngxīn wěndìng) keep your balance/center stable.
- Very common figuratively for where your focus/priority lies - 工作重心 (gōngzuò zhòngxīn) the main focus of work, 把重心转移到 (bǎ zhòngxīn zhuǎnyí dào) to shift emphasis to.
- Note 重 read zhòng here (weight); the figurative "focal point" sense dominates in daily use.