100+ likes = 1 month · Link + screenshot · Up to 12 monthsLearn more
logoHSK Read

Search HSK Read

Search for a command to run...

Try for free

空虚 (kōng xū): hollow; emptiness; meaningless

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
hollow; emptiness; meaningless
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • hollow
  • emptiness
  • meaningless

Chinese explanation

  • 里面没有东西,感觉空空的
  • 内心缺少寄托或意义,感到孤独、无聊、不充实。

Animated stroke order

Watch the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Free printable worksheet

Preview the practice sheet, then download the PDF.

Create a custom worksheet

Character breakdown

HSK 4

empty

HSK 7

emptiness

Example sentences

,,。

The pace of life in the big city is fast, but he often feels an inner emptiness, as if something important is missing.

,,。

After retirement, she suddenly felt that her days were empty, and she didn't know what to do every day.

,。

He was addicted to online games, trying to fill the emptiness in reality with a virtual sense of achievement.

,,。

In the dead of night, an inexplicable feeling of emptiness welled up in his heart, making it hard for him to fall asleep.

Keep exploring nearby meanings, levels, and sounds.

Unlock related vocabulary

Sign in to explore related vocabulary and personalized translations.

Sign in