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空心

kōngxīn
adjective #22,024

Meanings

  1. 1 hollow
  2. 2 empty inside
  3. 3 on an empty stomach

Examples

HSK 5
这根竹子是空心的。
Zhè gēn zhúzi shì kōngxīn de.
This bamboo is hollow.
HSK 7-9
空心萝卜不好吃。
Kōngxīn luóbo bù hǎochī.
A hollow radish doesn't taste good.
HSK 7-9
这药要空心服用。
Zhè yào yào kòngxīn fúyòng.
This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach.

Tips

usage
空心 has two pronunciations: kōngxīn (hollow, empty inside) and kòngxīn (on an empty stomach). The context and meaning differ, so pay attention to tone when reading medical instructions.

Stroke Order

空 kōng
心 xīn