Meaning and Usage
The word 空隙 (kòng xì) primarily refers to a physical gap, crack, or fissure between objects, such as walls or boards. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'gap' in time or opportunity, like breaks during work or intervals in a schedule.
Common Collocations
- 工作空隙 (gōng zuò kòng xì): breaks or gaps during work
- 墙体空隙 (qiáng tǐ kòng xì): cracks in a wall
- 时间空隙 (shí jiān kòng xì): gaps in time
These collocations highlight how 空隙 can describe both physical spaces and temporal intervals.
Usage Notes
When used for physical spaces, 空隙 often implies a narrow or small opening that might allow air, light, or small objects to pass through. When referring to time, it suggests a short period available between activities.
Avoid confusing 空隙 with 缺口 (quē kǒu), which often means a larger or more obvious break or notch. 空隙 tends to emphasize a smaller or less noticeable gap.
Register and Tone
空隙 is a neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, commonly used in everyday contexts as well as technical descriptions.
Meaning and Usage
The word 空隙 (kòng xì) primarily refers to a physical gap, crack, or fissure between objects, such as walls or boards. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'gap' in time or opportunity, like breaks during work or intervals in a schedule.
Common Collocations
- 工作空隙 (gōng zuò kòng xì): breaks or gaps during work
- 墙体空隙 (qiáng tǐ kòng xì): cracks in a wall
- 时间空隙 (shí jiān kòng xì): gaps in time
These collocations highlight how 空隙 can describe both physical spaces and temporal intervals.
Usage Notes
When used for physical spaces, 空隙 often implies a narrow or small opening that might allow air, light, or small objects to pass through. When referring to time, it suggests a short period available between activities.
Avoid confusing 空隙 with 缺口 (quē kǒu), which often means a larger or more obvious break or notch. 空隙 tends to emphasize a smaller or less noticeable gap.
Register and Tone
空隙 is a neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, commonly used in everyday contexts as well as technical descriptions.
Meaning and Usage
The word 空隙 (kòng xì) primarily refers to a physical gap, crack, or fissure between objects, such as walls or boards. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'gap' in time or opportunity, like breaks during work or intervals in a schedule.
Common Collocations
- 工作空隙 (gōng zuò kòng xì): breaks or gaps during work
- 墙体空隙 (qiáng tǐ kòng xì): cracks in a wall
- 时间空隙 (shí jiān kòng xì): gaps in time
These collocations highlight how 空隙 can describe both physical spaces and temporal intervals.
Usage Notes
When used for physical spaces, 空隙 often implies a narrow or small opening that might allow air, light, or small objects to pass through. When referring to time, it suggests a short period available between activities.
Avoid confusing 空隙 with 缺口 (quē kǒu), which often means a larger or more obvious break or notch. 空隙 tends to emphasize a smaller or less noticeable gap.
Register and Tone
空隙 is a neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, commonly used in everyday contexts as well as technical descriptions.