间
jiān
Meaning
- classifier for rooms
- between
- within a definite time or space
Definition
指两者之中、一段时间、房间、间隔等。
Between; among; interval; room; space.
Usage
常用于表示时间、空间上的中间位置或间隔，也可指房间。
Commonly used to indicate the middle position or interval in time and space, also refers to room.
Examples
- 1 我们之间没有秘密。 (There are no secrets between us.)
- 2 他在这段时间里很忙。 (He is very busy during this period.)
- 3 这间屋子很宽敞。 (This room is very spacious.)
- 4 请保持一定间距。 (Please keep a certain distance.)
- 5 瞬间即逝。 (It passes in an instant.)
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