Definition
空无一人 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'completely empty of people.' It describes a place with not a single person in sight, often used for dramatic or atmospheric effect in storytelling or description.
f.e.
(set phrase) desertedcompletely empty of people
Examples
- 空无一人，。Zuótiān shāngchǎng lǐ kōng, dàjiā dōu dāi zài jiā lǐ.Yesterday the mall was completely deserted; everyone stayed at home.
- 空无一人，。Shēnyè de jiēdào kōng, xiǎnde géwài jìjìng.The streets in the dead of night were empty of people, feeling especially quiet.
- 空无一人，。Tā zǒujìn nà jiān kōng de jiàoshì, xīnli yǒudiǎn hàipà.He walked into that utterly empty classroom and felt a bit scared.
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