- (after a noun) between; among; amid
- (used after certain bisyllabic words to form expressions indicating a short period of time, e.g. 弹指之间【tán zhǐ zhī jiān】)
Generated: This meaning indicates a spatial or temporal relationship, often used to describe the position or relationship of two or more things or people.
He sits between us.
Generated: This usage indicates a brief time frame, often in idiomatic expressions that convey quickness or immediacy.
In the blink of an eye, time has passed.
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