English–Chinese
“gap” in Chinese
How to say “gap” in Chinese
“Gap” in Chinese is 空隙 (kòng xì).
It is a narrow open space left where two surfaces or objects do not fully meet.
Example sentences with 空隙
在政策与实际之间经常出现空隙。zài zhèng cè yǔ shí jì zhī jiān jīng cháng chū xiàn kòng xì
A gap often appears between policy and reality.
Tips for using 空隙
- English uses gap for both a physical opening and a broader difference, while this word stays focused on empty space between things.
Other Chinese words for “gap”
墙上有一个缺口，可以透风。qiáng shàng yǒu yí gè quē kǒu ké yǐ tòu fēng
There is a gap in the wall that lets air through.
抽屉和桌子之间有点间隙。chōu tì hé zhuō zi zhī jiān yóu diǎn jiàn xì
There is a small gap between the drawer and the desk.