Chinese–EnglishWith examples
间
jiān · jian/jiàn · jian
Traditional 間
Meaning
CC-CEDICTjiān 間
- between
- among
- within a definite time or space
- room
- section of a room or lateral space between two pairs of pillars
- classifier for rooms
jiàn 間
- gap
- to separate
- to thin out (seedlings)
- to sow discontent
In a sentence
2 examples01
这间教室能坐三十个学生。
This classroom can seat thirty students.
02
他站在两辆车之间等人。
He stood between the two cars waiting for someone.
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