중이라는

중이라는

"중이라는" can be interpreted as "called 'middle'" or "referred to as 'middle'" depending on the context.

Here, '중이라는' is used to indicate the state of being in the middle of the meeting.

지금 회의 중이라는 것을 알려주세요.

Please inform them that I am currently in a meeting.

In this sentence, '중이라는' indicates the state of the book being under a period of high popularity.

그 책이 인기 있는 중이라는 이야기를 들었어요.

I heard that the book is currently popular.

Here, '중이라는' describes the ongoing status of the construction as noted on the sign.

공사 중이라는 표지판이 세워져 있었어요.

There was a sign indicating that construction is in progress.