中空 (zhōng kōng) — hollow interior; hollow structure
Definition
A technical/structural term meaning 'hollow interior' — refers to a designed cavity inside a material like glass, steel, or bamboo, not just empty space. Often modifies 结构 or 设计.
noun
hollow interiorhollow structure
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 中空。Zhè zhǒng zhōng kōng bō li gé yīn xiào guǒ hěn hǎo.This kind of hollow glass has good sound insulation.
- 中空，。Qiáo dūn cǎi yòng zhōng kōng shè jì, jiǎn qīng le zhòng liàng.The bridge pier uses a hollow design to reduce weight.
- 中空。Zhú zi de zhōng kōng jié gòu shǐ tā jì qīng yòu jiē shi.The hollow structure of bamboo makes it both light and strong.
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