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The character "间", traditionally written as "間", incorporates the radical "門" for door and the component "日" for sun, visually representing sunlight penetrating a doorframe to convey the idea of a gap or interval. This structure aligns with its etymological basis in denoting a physical space between objects, which originally informed its meaning as a separation or crevice. Over time, the character's semantic scope extended from spatial references to include temporal concepts like moments or durations, and further to abstract applications such as denoting conditions or participation. The simplified form "间" retains the elements "门" and "日", continuing the same conceptual representation. The character also developed verbal senses, such as to separate or to sow discord, and nominal uses for subdivisions like rooms or compartments.
Example Sentences Hide
我的房间很大。
这个房间有窗户。
我没有时间了。
他坐在中间。
我们之间是朋友。
房间里的灯突然灭了。
每棵树之间都有间隔。
在短时间内，他完成了任务。