English–Chinese
“leave vacant” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkōng zhì
Example
商店搬走后，店面就空置了。shāng diàn bān zǒu hòu diàn miàn jiù kōng zhì le
After the store moved, the storefront was left vacant.
How to say “leave vacant” in Chinese
“Leave vacant” in Chinese is 空置 (kōng zhì).
A physical space remains empty and unused after people move out.
Example sentences with 空置
很多旧楼的上层房屋长期空置，影响市容。hěn duō jiù lóu de shàng céng fáng wū cháng qī kōng zhì yíng xiǎng shì róng
The upper-floor homes in many old buildings have been vacant for a long time, affecting the cityscape.
Tips for using 空置
- English speakers often use "vacant" for a seat or job, but this word normally describes physical premises such as homes, rooms, or shops.