空
Meaning:
hollow, empty, deserted, bare
HSK 2
Frequency:
#5276
Pinyin:
kōng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
穴
How to Write 空 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "空" in Chinese
The Chinese character 空 (kōng) means "hollow, empty, deserted, bare". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 空 include: 一空, 上空, 中空.
📚 Words and Phrases with 空
Common words containing this character
一空
leaving none left
HSK 2
上空
the skies above a certain place; (aviation) airspace
HSK 2
中空
hollow
HSK 2
低空
low altitude
HSK 2
倒空
to empty (a bag)
HSK 2
做空
to sell short (finance)
HSK 2
偷空
to take some time out
HSK 2
凌空
be high up in the sky
HSK 2
利空
(finance) sth that engenders bearish sentiment; unfavorable news
HSK 2
升空
to rise to the sky
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: cave
Semantic component: 穴
Phonetic component: 工
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "空"?
- The pinyin is kōng
- How many strokes does "空" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "空" mean?
- hollow, empty, deserted, bare
- What is the radical of "空"?
- The radical is "穴"