COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 间 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sun 日 shining through a doorway 门
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How to Write 间 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiān
间
between
Common words
zhōng jiān
中间
the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among; during; in the meantime
fáng jiān
房间
room
shí jiān
时间
(concept of) time; (duration of) time; (point in) time
zhī jiān
之间
(after a noun) between; among; amid; (used after certain bisyllabic words to form expressions indicating a short period of time, e.g. 彈指之間|弹指之间[tan2 zhi3 zhi1 jian1])
kōng jiān
空间
space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space
qī jiān
期间
period of time; time; time period; period
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 间
Say “jiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 间
Common words and phrases
zhōng jiān
the middle; the inside; in the middle; within; between; among; during; in the meantime
fáng jiān
room
shí jiān
(concept of) time; (duration of) time; (point in) time
zhī jiān
(after a noun) between; among; amid; (used after certain bisyllabic words to form expressions indicating a short period of time, e.g. 彈指之間|弹指之间[tan2 zhi3 zhi1 jian1])
kōng jiān
space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space
qī jiān
period of time; time; time period; period
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“间”。
Zhège zì shì “jiān”.
This character is “间”.
我正在学习“间”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiān” zì.
I am learning the character “间”.
请写一遍“间”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiān”.
Please write “间” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 间?
间 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 间 (jiān) mean?
间 (jiān) means between.
What is the radical of 间?
The radical of 间 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.