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The word "间谍" is formed by combining the character "间", which historically denotes a gap or interval and here implies covert insertion or eavesdropping, with "谍", which specifically refers to an agent engaged in intelligence gathering. Together, they create a compound term meaning "spy", where "间" conveys the secretive manner and "谍" defines the role of collecting information.

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他是一名间谍。

Tā shì yī míng jiàndié.

He is a spy.

间谍窃取了机密文件。

Jiàndié qièqǔle jīmì wénjiàn.

The spy stole confidential documents.

那个间谍试图逃跑但被抓住了。

Nàgè jiàndié shìtú táopǎo dàn bèi zhuāzhùle.

That spy tried to escape but was caught.

警方通过监控录像确认了间谍的身份。

Jǐngfāng tōngguò jiānkòng lùxiàng quèrènle jiàndié de shēnfèn.

The police confirmed the spy's identity through surveillance footage.

如果发现间谍活动，必须立即向国家安全机关报告。

Rúguǒ fāxiàn jiàndié huódòng, bìxū lìjí xiàng guójiā ānquán jīguān bàogào.

If espionage activities are discovered, they must be reported immediately to the state security organs.

Word Definition - 间谍

jiàn dié spy; secret agent

Individual Character Details

间 jiān, jiàn
谍 dié