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期间

qījiān

Description

"期间"是一段时间,常常用来说某件事发生的那段日子。

"期间" is a period of time, often used to refer to the days when something happens.

比如说假期期间、考试期间,意思就是在那个时候。

For example, in phrases like "假期期间" or "考试期间", it means during that time.

Meanings

期间qījiān

period of time; during (a certain time)

假期期间我要去旅游。

I am going to travel during the holiday.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    期 (period) + 间 (interval/space), together meaning a span of time.

  • Nuance

    often follows a noun like 假期/考试 to mean 'during that time'.

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