空当 (kòng dàng) — break; interval; gap (in time or space)

Definition

Refers to a short gap or interval in time (a spare moment) or in space (an opening between objects). Contrast with 空闲 (kòng xián), which emphasizes 'free/leisure time' for activities.

noun

breakintervalgap (in time or space)

Examples

空当，。
Chèn zhè ge kòng dàng, wǒ qù dào bēi shuǐ.
I'll go get a glass of water during this break.
，空当。
Shū jià shàng de shū bǎi dé hěn mì, méi yǒu kòng dàng.
The books on the shelf are packed tightly with no gaps.
空当。
Tā lì yòng gōng zuò kòng dàng xué xí yīng yǔ.
He uses breaks at work to study English.

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