空
空 - kōng
empty, hollow, bare, deserted
empty, hollow, bare, desertedHow to read 空
Click 空 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 空 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 空 |
| Pinyin | kōng |
| English | empty, hollow, bare, deserted |
| Radical hint | 穴 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 空中 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 空乘. “”。 Please read 空位 one more time.
Common words with this character
in the sky; in the air
flight attendant; on-board service
empty place; room
null value
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 空 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 空中 and 空乘 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.