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空 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
empty; air; sky
to empty; vacant; unoccupied
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air conditioning
air
space
in the sky
sky
aviation
outer space
high altitude
empty
cavity
vacant land
leisure
Notice where 空 sits in each complete thought.
I would like an air-conditioned room.
Source: Tatoeba #736531 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou can see a lot of stars in the sky.
Source: Tatoeba #1878288 · CC BY 2.0 FRHave you ever been to outer space?
Source: Tatoeba #10596774 · CC BY 2.0 FRI can't survive without air conditioning in the summer.
Source: Tatoeba #8593087 · CC BY 2.0 FRMy life is hollow without him.
Source: Tatoeba #503208 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.