Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
空间
kōngjiān
Description
“空间”指的是物体存在的地方,也可以指房间里能用的位置。
"空间" refers to the place where objects exist, and can also mean the usable area in a room.
我们常说“空间大”或者“网络空间”。
We often say "空间大" (large space) or "网络空间" (cyberspace).
Meanings
空间kōngjiān
space; room; available area
这个房间空间很大。
This room is very spacious.
空间kōngjiān
outer space; the universe
人类想去太空空间探索。
Humans want to explore outer space.
空间kōngjiān
scope; room for development
这份工作有很大的发展空间。
This job has great potential for growth.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
空 (empty) + 间 (interval/space) — literally 'empty interval'.
- Nuance
空间 is abstract/physical space, while 房间 means a concrete room.
Links