重心

• Pinyin: zhòng xīn
• Hanzi breakdown: 重 = 千 + 里 (heavy); 心 = heart radical (center)

Meaning

Center of gravity; focal point; core emphasis. The central point where weight is balanced, or the main focus of attention.

In physics, the point where gravitational force acts. Metaphorically, refers to the main priority, focus, or emphasis of work, strategy, or attention. Very common in business and policy discussions.

Examples

1. 运动员调整身体重心保持平衡。 The athlete adjusted their center of gravity to keep their balance.
2. 公司把工作重心转移到研发创新上。 The company shifted its focus to R&D and innovation.
3. 下一阶段的重心是扩大市场份额。 The focus in the next phase is expanding market share.

Usage Guide

Context: business, sports, physics

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 政府把发展重心放在民生领域。(The government placed its development focus on people's livelihood.)
• 滑冰时要注意控制身体重心。(Pay attention to controlling your center of gravity when skating.)

Don't Say

• 我的重心很重 — 重心 refers to position/focus, not weight itself

Origin & History

重 (weight, important) + 心 (center, heart)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal