空间 (kōngjiān) — space; room; area
HSK 4 | noun | physical space, room, or conceptual space for something
空间 (kōngjiān)
空间 refers to space or room, either physical (as in a room or area) or conceptual (as in space for development or creativity).
Meanings
- [noun] space; room; area; a three-dimensional extent or the conceptual room for something to exist or develop
Example Sentences
这个房间的空间很大，住起来很舒适。 Zhège fángjiān de kōngjiān hěn dà, zhù qǐlái hěn shūshì. This room has a lot of space and is very comfortable to live in.
我们需要给年轻人更多的发展空间。 Wǒmen xūyào gěi niánqīng rén gèng duō de fāzhǎn kōngjiān. We need to give young people more room for development.
太空探索让人类对宇宙空间有了更多了解。 Tàikōng tànsuǒ ràng rénlèi duì yǔzhòu kōngjiān yǒu le gèng duō liǎojiě. Space exploration has given humanity a better understanding of outer space.
在设计中要注意留出足够的空间。 Zài shèjì zhōng yào zhùyì liú chū zúgòu de kōngjiān. In design, be sure to leave enough space.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 发展空间 | room for development |
| 个人空间 | personal space |
| 储存空间 | storage space |
| 创作空间 | creative space |
Usage Notes
空间 covers both concrete physical space and abstract conceptual space. In technology contexts it refers to storage space (储存空间). In social contexts 个人空间 means personal space. The phrase 留出空间 means to leave room for something, and is useful in many contexts.
Memory Hook
空 means "empty/void" and 间 means "in between": 空间 is the empty space in between, the void that holds possibility.