Definition
间隙 (jiàn xì) is a noun meaning a gap or interval, used for both physical spaces (e.g., between objects) and time (e.g., a break in a meeting). It is similar to 间隔 (jiàn gé), but 间隔 often functions as a verb or noun in patterns like '每间隔...' to indicate spacing apart, while 间隙 is purely a noun. Compared to 空隙 (kòng xì), which emphasizes a small crack or free time, 间隙 is broader and more neutral.
noun
gapcrack (space between objects)intervalbreak (time between events)
Examples
- 间隙，。Liǎng shàn mén de jiàn xì tài dà, lěng fēng dōu chuī jìnlái le.The gap between the two doors is too big; cold wind is blowing in.
- 间隙。Tā zài huìyì jiàn xì jiē le yí gè zhòngyào de diànhuà.He took an important phone call during the break in the meeting.
- 间隙。Jīhuì wǎngwǎng cáng zài duǎnzàn de jiàn xì zhōng.Opportunities are often hidden in brief intervals.
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