Definition
年间 is a bound time word that attaches directly after a specific period (e.g., a dynasty, reign, or historical era) to mean 'during the years of that period'. It is not used alone — you must always precede it with a time noun like 乾隆 (Qianlong reign) or 战争 (war). Think of it as a suffix that pins the action to a defined span of years.
adv.
during the years of (a specific period, e.g., a reign or era)
Examples
- 年间，。Qiánlóng nián jiān, Zhōngguó de jīngjì hé wénhuà dōu dádào le gāofēng.During the Qianlong reign, China's economy and culture both reached a peak.
- 年间，。Zhànzhēng nián jiān, xǔduō jiātíng bèi pò líkāi jiāxiāng.During the war years, many families were forced to leave their hometowns.
- 年间，。Wéngé nián jiān, jiàoyù xìtǒng shòudào le yánzhòng pòhuài.During the Cultural Revolution years, the education system suffered severe damage.
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