其间 (qí jiān) — (formal) in between; during that period; (formal) in the meantime
Definition
Written/formal 'in between' or 'during that period.' Use 期间 for a clearly marked time span, and 中间 for everyday 'in the middle.'
noun
(formal) in betweenduring that period(formal) in the meantime
Examples
- 其间。Zhè xiē dà lóu qí jiān yǒu yì tiáo xiǎo lù.There is a small path in between these buildings.
- 其间。Tā zài dà xué qí jiān xué huì le rì yǔ.He learned Japanese during his time at university.
- ，其间。Nǐ děng yí xià, qí jiān wǒ qù dǎ gè diàn huà.You wait a moment, and I'll go make a phone call in the meantime.
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