time; period; duration (n.)
HSK 5
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期間
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Examples
他在旅行期间拍摄了许多照片。 tā zài lǚxíng qījiān pāishèle xǔduō zhàopiàn. - He took many photos during the trip.
这部电影讲述了二战期间的故事。 zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎngshùle èrzhàn qījiān de gùshì. - This movie tells the story during World War II.
会议期间我们讨论了许多重要的议题。 huìyì qījiān wǒmen tǎolùnle xǔduō zhòngyào de yìtí. - During the meeting, we discussed many important topics.
这段期间我们取得了显著的进展。 zhè duàn qījiān wǒmen qǔdéle xiǎnzhù de jìnzhǎn. - During this period, we made significant progress.
他在学术会议期间发表了重要的演讲。 tā zài xuéshù huìyì qījiān fābiǎole zhòngyào de yǎnjiǎng. - He delivered an important speech during the academic conference.
Characters
期 qī - period (of time); scheduled time; make an appointment; expect, anticipate |
间 jiān - space between; (within) a definite time or place; room; measure word for the smallest units of rooms, houses, etc |