凭空 (píng kōng) — without basis, groundlessly; (used before verbs) out of nowhere, for no reason
Definition
凭空 means 'out of nowhere, with no basis at all' — modifies verbs to stress that something is groundless (accusations, rumors, fabricated stories). Stronger than just 'without reason': it implies the speaker thinks the claim has zero foundation.
adverb
without basisgroundlessly(used before verbs) out of nowherefor no reason
Examples
- 凭空。Tā píng kōng xiāo shī le.He disappeared out of nowhere.
- 。Zhè shì yí gè píng kōng niē zào de gù shi.This story is completely fabricated out of nothing.
- 凭空。Bú yào píng kōng zhǐ zé bié rén.Don't accuse others without any basis.
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