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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a period of years with 年间 (niánjiān)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Year Range + 年间

    Explanation

    年间 (niánjiān) is a noun meaning "during a period of years" or "in the years between." It is placed after a specific range of years or a dynasty name to indicate a time span. It is commonly found in historical or formal writing.

    Examples

    • 二十世纪八十年间,这里发生了很大的变化。

      Èrshí shìjì bāshí niánjiān, zhèlǐ fāshēng le hěn dà de biànhuà.

      During the 1980s of the twentieth century, great changes took place here.

    • 清朝康熙年间,这座桥就已经建成了。

      Qīngcháo Kāngxī niánjiān, zhè zuò qiáo jiù yǐjīng jiànchéng le.

      This bridge was already built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty.

    • 在2010到2020年间,城市人口增长了一倍。

      Zài èr líng yī líng dào èr líng èr líng niánjiān, chéngshì rénkǒu zēngzhǎng le yí bèi.

      Between 2010 and 2020, the city's population doubled.