其间

qí jiān

HSK 6

Meaning

指某段时间或某个空间范围内。

During that period; in the meantime; among them.

用于指代前面提到的时间段或空间范围，表示在此之间。

Used to refer to a previously mentioned period of time or spatial range, indicating 'during that time' or 'in that space'.

1 他在北京工作了三年，其间学会了一口流利的普通话。 (He worked in Beijing for three years, during which he learned fluent Mandarin.)
2 会议将持续一周，其间安排了许多活动。 (The meeting will last a week, during which many activities are arranged.)
3 这片森林里有很多珍稀动物，其间最著名的就是大熊猫。 (There are many rare animals in this forest, among which the most famous is the giant panda.)
4 他写了两本小说，其间相隔了十年。 (He wrote two novels, with a ten-year gap between them.)
5 考试期间，请注意保持安静，其间不得交头接耳。 (During the exam, please keep quiet, and no whispering during that time.)

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