noun / time word HSK 4
Traditional 日間
daytime · during the day
Meaning
日间 refers to the period of daylight hours, typically from sunrise to sunset. It contrasts with nighttime and is commonly used in formal or written contexts to specify when something occurs during daylight hours.
Usage
This word appears frequently in formal writing, news reports, and official announcements. In casual conversation, people more often say 白天 (bái tiān). 日间 is commonly seen in compound words like 日间照料 (daytime care) or in phrases describing business hours and schedules.
Examples
- 01这家医院提供日间手术服务。.This hospital provides day surgery services.
- 02老人日间照料中心为社区老人提供帮助。.The elderly daytime care center provides assistance to community seniors.
Characters
Common collocations
- 日间照料daytime care, day care
- 日间手术day surgery
- 日间活动daytime activities
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'sun interval' or 'day interval,' combining 日 (sun/day) with 间 (period/interval) to denote the time period when the sun is up.