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The word "之间" is formed by combining the character "之", a grammatical particle that links and modifies nouns, with "间", which means "interval" or "space between". This combination results in a compound that functions as a postpositional phrase meaning "between" or "among", where "之" attaches to a preceding noun to specify its relationship to the interval indicated by "间".

Example Sentences Hide

我们之间是朋友关系。

Wǒmen zhī jiān shì péngyou guānxì.

We are friends (between us).

上海和北京之间距离很远。

Shànghǎi hé Běijīng zhī jiān jùlí hěn yuǎn.

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is very far.

请在周三和周五之间给我答复。

Qǐng zài zhōusān hé zhōuwǔ zhī jiān gěi wǒ dáfù.

Please give me your answer between Wednesday and Friday.

信任是建立在真诚的交流之间的。

Xìnrèn shì jiànlì zài zhēnchéng de jiāoliú zhī jiān.

Trust is built upon sincere communication.

在传统与现代之间，这座城市找到了独特的平衡点。

Zài chuántǒng yǔ xiàndài zhī jiān, zhè zuò chéngshì zhǎodào le dútè de pínghéng diǎn.

Between tradition and modernity, this city has found a unique point of balance.

Word Definition - 之间

zhī jiān (after a noun) between; among; amid; (used after certain bisyllabic words to form expressions indicating a short period of time, e.g. 彈指之間|弹指之间[tán zhǐ zhī jiān])

Individual Character Details

之 zhī
间 jiān, jiàn