in English

jiān measure word, noun HSK 2
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
gap / to separate / to thin out (seedlings) / to sow discontent

Measure word

  • fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) attested in use
  • a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope... attested in use
  • cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals attested in use

Stroke order

Le caractère 间 tracé avec le numéro de chaque trait à son point de départ
Numbered strokes
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Le caractère 間 tracé avec le numéro de chaque trait à son point de départ
Numbered strokes

Stroke data from Make Me a Hanzi, derived from the Arphic PL fonts under the Arphic Public License.

Examples

  • "妈妈,我能吃一块饼干吗?" "不行,不该在3餐间吃。"

    "Mum, can I have a biscuit?" "No, you shouldn't eat between meals."

  • Mick等待约会的时候靠读杂志打发时间。

    Mick killed time by reading a magazine while waiting for his date.

  • 一时间我还以为他疯了。

    For a moment there, I thought he had gone mad.

  • 一盘抓饭配一些烤肉串就是人间天堂。

    A plate of pilaf with some kebabs is heaven on earth.

  • 不要以为我已经忘了你,你在我的脑海中,但我抽不出时间给你写信。

    Don't think I've forgotten you already, you've been on my mind, but I haven't been able to take the time to write to you.

  • 不要往我房间里看。

    Don't look into my room.

  • 不赶时间的人们站在自动扶梯的右边。

    People who are not in a hurry stand on the right side of the escalator.

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