此间 (cǐ jiān) — this place, here (literary/formal)
Definition
Literary/formal way to say 'this place' or 'here' — reads like written Chinese rather than everyday speech. A more elevated alternative to 这儿 or 这里.
noun
this placehere (literary/formal)
Examples
- 此间，。cǐ jiān Fēng jǐng yōu měi, lìng rén liú lián wàng fǎn.The scenery here is so beautiful that people linger and forget to return.
- 此间，。cǐ jiān Bú biàn duō yán, wǒ men gǎi rì zài tán.It's not convenient to say more here; let's talk another day.
- 此间，。cǐ jiān Yǐ wú tā shì, wǒ xiān gào cí le.There are no other matters here, so I'll take my leave now.
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