COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 空 is built
Traditional etymology note: 穴 (cave) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 空 (kōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kōng
空
empty
Common words
kōng tiáo
空调
air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
kōng qì
空气
air; atmosphere
kōng jiān
空间
space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space
kōng zhōng
空中
in the sky; in the air
tiān kōng
天空
sky
háng kōng
航空
aviation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
空
空
空
空
空
空
空
空
LEARNING TIP
Remember 空
Say “kōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 空
Common words and phrases
kōng tiáo
air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
kōng qì
air; atmosphere
kōng jiān
space; room; (fig.) scope; leeway; (astronomy) outer space; (physics, math.) space
kōng zhōng
in the sky; in the air
tiān kōng
sky
háng kōng
aviation
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“空”。
Zhège zì shì “kōng”.
This character is “空”.
我正在学习“空”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kōng” zì.
I am learning the character “空”.
请写一遍“空”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kōng”.
Please write “空” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 空?
空 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 空 (kōng) mean?
空 (kōng) means empty.
What is the radical of 空?
The radical of 空 is 穴, associated with Not yet classified.