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Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.between/among them; in it; in the midst of
厕身其间
occupy a place among them
其间定有缘故。
There must be some reasons in it.
介于其间的一条小溪
an intervening stream
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- 2
n.time; period
这位教授出国三年,其间到过纽约。
During his three years abroad, the professor visited New York.
离校多年,这其间,他的科学研究工作成绩显著。
During the years since he left school, he has distinguished himself in research work.
我的第一部小说遭到多家出版商的拒绝。其间我又完成了一部戏剧。
My first novel was rejected by many publishers. In the meantime, I had written a play.
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Word usage
- Note"其间" is different from "期间". "其间" can refer to within a certain period of time or within a certain spatial range. It is also used in abstract meaning, which is equivalent to "其中" and "那中间"; "期间" can only be used to mean within a certain period of time.