空虚

• Pinyin: kōng xū
• Desglose de hanzi: 空 = empty; 虚 = 虍 (tiger) + 业 — void/unreal

Significado

Vacío; sensación de vacío (interior).

Often describes the psychological state of feeling unfulfilled, purposeless, or lacking meaning. Can also describe things that are superficial or lacking substance. A common theme in discussions of modern life and existential feelings.

Ejemplos

1. 退休后，他感到生活变得空虚无聊。
2. 物质的满足无法填补内心的空虚。
3. 她的生活看似光鲜，内心却无比空虚。

Guía de uso

Contexto: psychology, philosophy, literature

Tono: melancholic

Correcto

• 他感到内心很空虚。(He feels very empty inside.)
• 空虚感让她难以入睡。(The feeling of emptiness kept her from falling asleep.)

Incorrecto

• 这个盒子很空虚。(Don't use 空虚 for physical emptiness — use 空的; 空虚 is for emotional/spiritual emptiness)

Origen e historia

Compound of 空 (empty) + 虚 (void/hollow). Both characters reinforce the meaning of emptiness.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal