Word: 间歇 (jiànxiē) Traditional: 間歇 间歇 dictionary entry jiànxiē to stop in the middle of sth; intermittent; intermittence Full dictionary entry for 间歇 Example sentences using 间歇 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 咳嗽的间歇，他喝了口水。 Késou de jiànxiē, tā hēle kǒushuǐ. In a break between coughs, he took a sip of water. 窗外传来间歇的雷声。 Chuāng wài chuánlái jiànxiē de léishēng. Intermittent thunder came from outside the window.