jiān ㄐㄧㄢ gaan1 HSK 1 基礎級 · Level 2 高階級 · Level 4

  • 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 ㄐㄧㄢˋ gaan1

  • gap
  • to separate
  • to thin out (seedlings)
  • to sow discontent

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 间 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 时间飞逝。 Time flies.
  • 我没时间。 I have no time.
  • 打掃房間。 Clean the room.
  • 收拾房间。 Clean up the room.
  • 時間到了。 Time is up.

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