Empty and spacious, describing large, unoccupied areas.
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- Describes large, open, and empty spaces.
- Emphasizes vastness and lack of objects.
- Used for natural and man-made environments.
Overview
“空旷”是一个形容词，用来描述一个地方很大、很空、没有多少东西。它强调的是空间的“大”和“空”。这个词可以用来形容自然环境，比如田野、草原、沙漠，也可以用来形容人造空间，比如广场、操场、仓库，甚至是一种氛围，比如寂静、辽阔。
“空旷”通常用来修饰名词，表示该名词所指的空间很大且空。例如：“空旷的场地”、“空旷的房间”、“空旷的原野”。它也可以单独使用，用来描述一个地方的状态，比如：“这里很空旷。”
心理感受：有时也用来形容一种孤独、空虚或自由的感觉，但这种情况相对较少，且需要结合具体语境理解。
“辽阔”通常用来形容非常广阔的地域，如海洋、草原、天空等，强调的是其无边无际的范围。它比“空旷”的范围更大，更具诗意和壮阔感。“空旷”则可以用在较小的空间，如一个房间或一个场地。
“宽敞”主要形容空间的大小，指地方很大，不拥挤。它不一定强调“空”，一个装饰得很漂亮的客厅也可以是宽敞的。而“空旷”则强调了空间的“空”和“大”，可能显得有些单调或缺少生气。
“空荡荡”更侧重于“空无一物”的感觉，强调里面什么都没有，可能带有一点萧条或冷清的意味。而“空旷”更侧重于空间的“大”和“广阔”。例如，一个空荡荡的房间可能只是不大，但里面什么都没有；一个空旷的房间则一定是很大，而且可能没有什么家具，显得很宽敞。
Examples
秋天的草原一望无际，显得十分空旷。
everydayThe autumn grassland stretched endlessly, appearing very spacious and open.
会议结束后，偌大的会议室顿时变得空旷起来。
formalAfter the meeting ended, the large conference room immediately became empty and vast.
这仓库太空旷了，东西都找不到。
informalThis warehouse is too spacious and empty; it's hard to find things.
在进行大规模测绘前，需要勘测空旷区域的地形。
academicBefore conducting large-scale surveying, it is necessary to survey the terrain of the open areas.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一望无际
as far as the eye can see
寂静无声
silent and still
人烟稀少
sparsely populated
Often Confused With
'宽敞' (kuān chang) focuses on the size and lack of crowding, meaning roomy. '空旷' (kōng kuàng) emphasizes both the size and the emptiness, the lack of contents within that space.
'空荡荡' (kōng dàng dàng) strongly emphasizes the emptiness, often implying a lack of furniture or people, sometimes with a slightly desolate feel. '空旷' (kōng kuàng) is more neutral and focuses on the spaciousness and openness.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '空旷' to describe large areas that are noticeably empty or have very few things in them. It can apply to both outdoor and indoor spaces. Avoid using it for small spaces or places that are naturally full of objects.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '空旷' (spacious and empty) with '拥挤' (crowded) or '狭窄' (narrow). Ensure the context implies a large area that lacks contents.
Tips
Visualize the Space
When you hear or read '空旷', imagine a vast, open area with few or no objects. Think of a desert or an empty stadium.
Don't Confuse with Crowded
Remember '空旷' means empty and spacious, the opposite of crowded or full.
Appreciating Openness
In Chinese culture, vast and open spaces like mountains and rivers are often appreciated for their beauty and the sense of freedom they evoke.
Word Origin
The character '空' (kōng) means empty or sky, and '旷' (kuàng) means vast, wide, or vacant. Together, they literally describe a vast emptiness.
Cultural Context
Vast, open landscapes in Chinese art and literature often symbolize freedom, solitude, or the sublime. The feeling evoked by '空旷' can range from peacefulness to a sense of isolation, depending on the artistic or personal context.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vast, 'kong' (empty) 'kuang' (space) like a desert. The sound 'kong' reinforces the idea of emptiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“空旷”强调空间的大和广阔，给人一种视野开阔的感觉。而“空荡荡”则更侧重于里面什么都没有，有时可能带有一丝冷清或萧条的意味。
“空旷”可以用在很多地方，比如形容广阔的草原、空旷的广场、人少的体育场，甚至是一个很大的、没什么家具的房间。
“空旷”本身是一个中性词，它的感情色彩取决于具体的语境。在描述自然风光时，它可能带来开阔、自由的感觉（褒义）；在描述一个本应热闹的场所却空无一人时，它可能带有一丝寂寥或失落感（偏贬义）。
虽然不常用，但在某些文学作品或特定语境下，“空旷”有时可以用来比喻人的内心感到空虚、孤独或茫然，但这需要根据上下文来判断。
Test Yourself
这个体育场非常______，可以容纳很多人。
“空旷”形容空间大而空，符合体育场可以容纳很多人的特点。
“空旷”最适合用来形容哪个场景？
“空旷”强调空间大且空，广阔的草地符合这个描述。
以下哪个句子正确使用了“空旷”？
“空旷”用来形容夜晚人少的广场，空间显得大而空。
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Summary
Empty and spacious, describing large, unoccupied areas.
- Describes large, open, and empty spaces.
- Emphasizes vastness and lack of objects.
- Used for natural and man-made environments.
Visualize the Space
When you hear or read '空旷', imagine a vast, open area with few or no objects. Think of a desert or an empty stadium.
Don't Confuse with Crowded
Remember '空旷' means empty and spacious, the opposite of crowded or full.
Appreciating Openness
In Chinese culture, vast and open spaces like mountains and rivers are often appreciated for their beauty and the sense of freedom they evoke.
Examples
4 of 4秋天的草原一望无际，显得十分空旷。
The autumn grassland stretched endlessly, appearing very spacious and open.
会议结束后，偌大的会议室顿时变得空旷起来。
After the meeting ended, the large conference room immediately became empty and vast.
这仓库太空旷了，东西都找不到。
This warehouse is too spacious and empty; it's hard to find things.
在进行大规模测绘前，需要勘测空旷区域的地形。
Before conducting large-scale surveying, it is necessary to survey the terrain of the open areas.
