jiān

between; among; within a definite time or space

HSK 2 #135

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 135th character
Radical ⾨ (169.4)
Strokes 7
Index # 847
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

间 jiān
  1. 1. between
  2. 2. among
  3. 3. within a definite time or space
  4. 4. room
  5. 5. classifier for rooms
  6. 6. section of a room or lateral space between two pairs of pillars
间 jiàn
  1. 1. gap
  2. 2. to separate
  3. 3. to sow discontent
  4. 4. to thin out (seedlings)

Stroke order

间 stroke order diagram
间 stroke order animation

Words containing 间

Word Meaning
time; period
room
middle; between; mid
washroom; toilet; lavatory
bathroom; toilet; WC
space; room; (fig.) scope
period of time; time period; period
spy
in an instant; in a flash
the human world; the earth
indirect
among the people; non-governmental; folk
interval; gap
between; among; inter-
intermediary; mediator
split second
schedule; timetable
world; earth
nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes)
evening; night
for a moment; momentarily
morgue; mortuary
cubicle; compartment; partitioned-off area
suite; apartment; small inner room (opening to others)
workshop
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