jiān

between; among

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1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • jiānbetween; among; within a definite time or space
  • jiàngap; to separate; to thin out (seedlings)

3Structure

Partially enclosed structure半包围结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

空间kōng jiān

space

人间rén jiān

the human world; the world

期间qī jiān

period; time; duration

房间fáng jiānHSK 1

room

jiān / jiànHSK 1

between

时间shí jiānHSK 1

time

5Example Sentences

请把书放在桌子和墙中间。

qǐng bǎ shū fàng zài zhuō zǐ hé qiáng zhōng jiān。

Please put the book between the desk and the wall.

时间过得真快。

shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài。

Time flies so fast.

我的房间不大,但是很干净。

wǒ de fáng jiān bù dà, dàn shì hěn gān jìng。

My room is small but very clean.

这个房间有两张床。

zhè gè fáng jiān yǒu liǎng zhāng chuáng。

This room has two beds.

Other Characters Pronounced “jian”