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隔
gé
Description
"隔"的意思是两样东西中间有距离，或者把东西分开。
"隔" means there is a distance between two things, or to separate things.
它也可以表示时间上的间隔，比如"隔了几天"。
It can also indicate a time interval, such as "隔了几天" (a few days apart).
Meanings
隔gé
to separate; to be apart from
我家和他家只隔一条街。
My house and his are separated by only one street.
隔gé
after an interval of (time)
隔了三天，他才回来。
He didn't come back until three days later.
隔开gékāi
to divide; to partition off
用一面墙把房间隔开。
Use a wall to divide the room.
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Notes
- Nuance
隔 stresses a gap or barrier between things, in space or time.
- Etymology
originally meaning a wall or barrier that blocks something.
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