空地

• Pinyin: kòng dì
• Hanzi breakdown: 空 = empty; 地 = 土 (earth) + 也

Meaning

Open space; vacant lot; clearing. An area of land that is unoccupied or undeveloped.

Refers to land that has no buildings or is temporarily unused. Can be urban vacant lots, forest clearings, or any open area. Often discussed in urban planning and real estate contexts.

Examples

1. 小区旁边有一块空地，孩子们经常在那里玩耍。 There's a vacant lot next to the residential complex where children often play.
2. 这块空地将来要建一个公园。 A park will be built on this empty land in the future.
3. 他们在空地上搭起了临时帐篷。 They set up temporary tents on the open ground.

Usage Guide

Context: urban planning, real estate, description

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 这块空地可以停车。(This vacant lot can be used for parking.)
• 我们在空地上举办活动。(We held an event in the open space.)

Don't Say

• 房间里有空地。(For indoor space, use 空间 or 地方 — 空地 refers to outdoor land)

Origin & History

Compound of 空 (empty) + 地 (land/ground). Literally 'empty land.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal