间
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 间
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 房间 | fáng jiān | room |
| 时间 | shí jiān | time; period |
| 洗手间 | xǐ shǒu jiān | toilet; lavatory |
| 中间 | zhōng jiān | the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among |
| 空间 | kōng jiān | space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway |
| 期间 | qī jiān | period of time; time |
| 卫生间 | wèi shēng jiān | bathroom; toilet |
| 间谍 | jiàn dié | spy |
FAQ
How many strokes does 间 have?
间 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 间?
The pinyin for 间 is jiān. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄐㄧㄢ.
What does 间 mean in Chinese?
间 means: between; among. It appears in common words such as 房间、时间、洗手间.
What is the traditional form of 间?
The traditional form of 间 is 間.