中间
Definitions
- 1. the middle; the inside
- 2. in the middle; within; between; among
- 3. during; in the meantime
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Word relationships
Related words
4 itemscenter
When referring to the physical center point of an area.
inside
For 'inside' or 'interior' when emphasizing enclosure.
(after a noun) between; among; amid
For 'between' in spatial, temporal, or abstract relationships.
among
Used in similar 'among' or 'in the midst of' contexts, slightly more formal.
Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with 在 (zài) to indicate location: 在...中间 (zài...zhōngjiān) 'in the middle of...'. Note that 中间 itself is a noun and typically follows a modifier.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse with 中 (zhōng) or 间 (jiān) used alone; 中间 is a compound noun that must be used as a whole to mean 'middle'.
Example Sentences
2 shown桌子 中间 有一本书。
这条路 中间 有点儿凹。
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Words Containing 中间
intermediary
middleware
middle name
middleman
mesosphere
moderate faction
interneuron
intermediate filament
middle road (in politics)
(phonetics) medial