qī jiān
temps; période; durée
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我在中国期间，去了很多地方。
wǒ zài zhōngguó qījiān, qùle hěnduō dìfāng.
During my time in China, I went to many places.
这段时间我一直在学习中文。
zhè duàn shíjiān wǒ yīzhí zài xuéxí zhōngwén.
I have been studying Chinese during this period of time.
考试期间，学生们都很紧张。
kǎoshì qījiān, xuéshēngmen dōu hěn jǐnzhāng.
During the exam period, the students were all very nervous.
之前 (zhīqián)
before
之后 (zhīhòu)
after
The Chinese word "期间" is composed of two characters: "期" and "间". The character "期" means "period", "time", or "duration", while the character "间" means "space", "interval", or "between". Together, the two characters form the word "期间", which means "period of time", "duration", or "interval".The word "期间" is commonly used in Chinese to refer to a specific period of time or duration. For example, it can be used to refer to the time between two events, the duration of a project, or the period of time during which something happens. It can also be used to refer to a specific time period in history or in the future.The word "期间" is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.
