空
empty
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- Pinyin
- kōng
- Strokes
- 8
- In episodes
- 1
Stroke order for 空
空 is written with 8 strokes. The animation replays automatically.
Usage
HSK 1. Used in '空位' (empty seat).
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球场里坐满了人，一个空位也没有。
The stadium was full of people; there was not a single empty seat.
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