Here's how to break it down:
* 中 (zung) means "middle" or "center"
* 國 (gwok) means "country"
So, "中國" (zung gwok) literally means "middle country".
Pronunciation Tips:
* 中 (zung): The "z" sound is similar to the "j" in "jump", and the "ung" sound is like the "ung" in "sung".
* 國 (gwok): The "g" sound is like the "g" in "go", and the "wok" sound is like the "wok" in "sock".
Therefore, the entire phrase is pronounced as "zung gwok".