间 間
间間 in English
- between / among / within a definite time or space / room / section of a room or lateral space between two pairs of pillars / classifier for rooms
- gap / to separate / to thin out (seedlings) / to sow discontent
Measure word
- 房 fáng house; room; CL:間|间[jian1]; branch of an extended family; classifier for family members (or concubines) attested in use
- 期 qī a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope... attested in use
- 餐 cān meal; to eat; classifier for meals attested in use
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Examples
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"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."
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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.
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一时间我还以为他疯了。
For a moment there, I thought he had gone mad.
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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.
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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.
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不要往我房间里看。
Don't look into my room.
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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.