HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#37
Expressing “within (it / them)” with “qízhōng”
其中
How it works
其中 (qízhōng) means “among them,” “within it,” or “among these.” It is used when the speaker first mentions a group, and then wants to focus on one part of that group.
The pattern
Group / Set +..., 其中 (qízhōng) + Part / Item
Example sentences
我买了很多书，其中有一本特别有意思。
I bought many books, among which one is especially interesting.
这些学生来自不同国家，其中两个来自美国。
These students come from different countries; two of them are from the United States.
他提了很多建议，其中一个非常重要。
He made many suggestions, among which one is very important.
Key point
This pattern is especially useful in more formal explanation and writing.