中间
zhōngjiānnoun★Beginner
general
The middle or central part of something.
我们坐在电影院的中间。
We sat in the middle of the cinema.
请把这张纸对折，中间对齐。
Please fold this paper in half, aligning the middle.
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Can refer to spatial, temporal, or conceptual centrality.
general
An intermediate position or role between two parties.
他充当了双方的中间人。
He acted as a mediator between the two parties.
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Often used in negotiations or conflicts.
Collocations
中间人mediator中间地带middle ground中间色intermediate color
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Related Phrases
中间色phrase
intermediate color
中间人phrase
mediator
💡Pro Tip
Spatial vs. Conceptual
'中间' can describe physical middle points or abstract intermediate positions.
⚡Gold Rule
Positional Usage
When describing physical space, '中间' often requires a locational marker like '的' (e.g., '房间的中间').
📖Word Origin
Combination of 中 (middle) and 间 (between), literally 'between the middle'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both spatially (e.g., middle of a room) and conceptually (e.g., middle ground in a debate).
Word Breakdown
中
middle
root间
between
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