vacant land; empty space
Meanings
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vacant land; unused land; open ground
Refers to land that is not currently being used for buildings, farming, or other purposes. Often used when discussing potential use for gardening, construction, or recreation.
There is a piece of vacant land in front of the door where vegetables can be grown.
This vacant lot will be used to build a school in the future.
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It's rare to have such a vacant plot in the residential area for children to play.
noun
empty space; room; clearance; gap
Often used with the optional '儿' (erhua) suffix in northern dialects, pronounced 'kòng dì r'. Refers to available space in a room or between objects where something can be placed.
There's still some space next to the bed, perfect for putting a small cabinet.
Leave some space between the tables to make it easier to walk.
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This empty space is big enough to fit a bicycle.
Please move the box a bit to give me some space to sit.