HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
间 — between
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- between; among; space
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
间 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means between; among; space. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
间 appears in everyday chinese words such as 间 (between; room; measure word), 间 (room; between) and 房间 (room).
Chinese words containing 间
Frequently asked questions
What does 间 mean in Chinese?
间 means between; among; space in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 间 read?
间 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 间 and 间 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 间 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 间 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 间 in a word?
A common word containing 间 is 间 (jiān) — "between; room; measure word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 间 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 间 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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