How to use 间 (jiān) in Mandarin Chinese?

间 jiān GRAMMAR

HSK 2 · Grammar note

间 — how to use it in Chinese

room; space between; classifier for rooms

Quantity and measure

Explanation

Classifier for rooms and spaces: 一间房. It is not used for any object.

Example sentences

这 zhè 间 jiān 房间 fángjiān 很 hěn 大 dà

This room is very large.

我 wǒ 有 yǒu 一 yì 间 jiān 教室 jiàoshì

I have a classroom.

学校 xuéxiào 旁边 pángbiān 有 yǒu 一 yì 间 jiān 很 hěn 安静 ānjìng 的 de 书店 shūdiàn

There is a very quiet bookstore next to the school.

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