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间 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
between; among; within a definite time or space
gap; to separate; to thin out (seedlings)
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room
toilet
bathroom
the middle
schedule
space
period of time
nighttime
gap
indirect
Notice where 间 sits in each complete thought.
She showed me her room.
Source: Tatoeba #761845 · CC BY 2.0 FRI've been here for a while.
Source: Tatoeba #374887 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe is the youngest amongst us four.
Source: Tatoeba #8293419 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe had to clean his room.
Source: Tatoeba #6307273 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe showed me her room.
Source: Tatoeba #761846 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.