How to Write 间
The character 间 (jiān) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
间 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means between / room / gap / interval.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiān, jiàn.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 间 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 间
Example Sentences
这间房间采光很好，非常暖和。
zhè jiān fáng jiān cǎi guāng hěn hǎo fēi cháng nuǎn huo
This room has good lighting and is very warm.
课桌中间摆放着一盆绿植。
kè zhuō zhōng jiān bǎi fàng zhe yī pén lǜ zhí
A potted green plant is placed in the middle of the desk.
这种药每隔四个小时服用一次，要注意间隔。
zhè zhǒng yào měi gé sì gè xiǎo shí fú yòng yī cì yào zhù yì jiàn gé
This medicine should be taken every four hours; pay attention to the intervals.
我们要团结一心，不给敌人离间的机会。
wǒ men yào tuán jié yī xīn bù gěi dí rén lí jiàn de jī huì
We must unite as one and give the enemy no chance to sow discord.
Practice Writing 间 (jiān)
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