空白的

kōngbái de
blank

这张纸是空白的。

This paper is blank.


general

Having no writing, marks, or content; empty or unfilled.

表格上有几个空白的地方需要填写。

There are a few blank spaces on the form that need to be filled in.

Commonly used to describe forms, documents, or spaces that are empty and ready to be filled.

figurative

Lacking knowledge, experience, or information; uninformed.

他对这件事一无所知,脑子里完全是空白的。

He knows nothing about this matter; his mind is completely blank.

Used metaphorically to describe a lack of understanding or memory.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Literal vs. Figurative Use

While '空白的' can describe physical blank spaces, it is also commonly used to describe a lack of knowledge or memory.

Gold Rule

Common Usage

In everyday language, '空白的' is often used to describe forms, documents, or spaces that need to be filled in.

Word Origin

Derived from '空' (empty) and '白' (blank or white), describing something that is empty or unmarked.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe physical spaces (like paper or forms) that are empty, but can also be used figuratively to describe a lack of knowledge or memory.

Word Breakdown

empty
root
+
blank or white
root
+
adjective marker
suffix
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