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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
槺kāngwarehouse, large roomzg, 15 strokes, radical 木
槺kāngempty space inside a buildingunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木
kāng(kang1)kang T1
  1. 1warehouse, large room
  2. 2empty space inside a building
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March 24, 2026

槺kāng(kang1)

The character 槺 (kāng) refers to a large room or warehouse, typically used for storage. It conveys the idea of an expansive space within a building, often empty or utilized for holding various items. In contexts like architecture or real estate, it can describe vast areas designed for specific functions.

Strokes15Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese architecture, large storage spaces were essential for storing rice and grains, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese society. This character connects to the cultural significance of communal storage in ancient times.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant kangaroo (sounds like kāng) hopping inside a large empty warehouse. The '木' radical represents wood, emphasizing that this space is often constructed with wooden beams. Visualize the kangaroo using the space to store its supplies, reinforcing the concept of a large room.

Meanings of 槺

kāng(kang1)
1warehouse, large room
2empty space inside a building
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槺Simplified
15Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 槺 with similar characters that imply smaller spaces or different functions. This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it’s best suited for discussions about architecture or storage solutions. Collocations might include '仓库' (warehouse) or '大房间' (large room).

HSK Study Tips

While 槺 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to real estate and architecture. Focus on recognizing the radicals and their meanings, as well as how this term connects to other words about spaces and buildings, like 房 (room) and 室 (chamber).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 槺 with similar characters that denote smaller rooms or different concepts. For instance, using 槺 to describe a bedroom would be incorrect; instead, use 卧室 (wòshì) for 'bedroom'.

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Etymology of 槺

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)康
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Origin

槺 = 木 + 康. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 槺

IDS Structure⿰木康
槺Full character
=
木Mu4
left
康Kang1
right
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How to say warehouse, large room in Chinese

“warehouse, large room” in Chinese is槺kāng

The character 槺 (kāng) refers to a large room or warehouse, typically used for storage. It conveys the idea of an expansive space within a building, often empty or utilized for holding various items. In contexts like architecture or real estate, it can describe vast areas designed for specific functions.

When to use 槺

Be cautious not to confuse 槺 with similar characters that imply smaller spaces or different functions. This term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it’s best suited for discussions about architecture or storage solutions. Collocations might include '仓库' (warehouse) or '大房间' (large room).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 槺 with similar characters that denote smaller rooms or different concepts. For instance, using 槺 to describe a bedroom would be incorrect; instead, use 卧室 (wòshì) for 'bedroom'.

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Word Family of 槺

Words containing this character1
槺kāngempty space inside a building

Frequently asked questions about 槺

Synonyms include 仓库 (cāngkù, warehouse) and 大房间 (dà fángjiān, large room).

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