空 (kōng) — how to say "empty" in Chinese

Empty, air

Radicals / Keys

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#116 · xué · 5 strokes

Examples

那个箱子里什么也没有,完全是的,你可以用它装东西。

There's nothing in that box, it's completely empty, you can use it to pack things.

房间是的。

The room is empty.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "empty" in Chinese?

"empty" in Chinese is 空 (kōng).

What does 空 mean in English?

空 (kōng) means "Empty, air".

How is 空 pronounced?

It is pronounced kōng (written as kong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "empty" in Chinese characters?

It is written 空.

What HSK level is 空?

空 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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