Chinese
niánjiān
Meaning: during a certain period (of time); in the years of
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

年間
年
間
年间
年
间

Example sentences

This temple was built during the Guangxu period.
這座城市在過去十年間發生了翻天覆地的變化。
这座城市在过去十年间发生了翻天覆地的变化。
This city has undergone earth-shaking changes over the past decade.
他收集了許多光緒年間的古董。
他收集了许多光绪年间的古董。
He collected many antiques from the Guangxu era.

Usage Notes

A noun used to specify a particular historical period or era.

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