架空

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to build (a hut etc) on stilts

   • zhègefángzishìjiàkōngde.

     这个房子是架空的。🔊

     This house is built on stilts.

2. 貳动verb

   to install (power lines etc) overhead

   • jiàkōngdiànxiànhěnwēixiǎn.

     架空电线很危险。🔊

     Overhead power lines are very dangerous.

3. 參形adjective

   (fig.) unfounded; impractical

   • zhègejìhuàyǒudiǎnjiàkōng.

     这个计划有点架空。🔊

     This plan is somewhat unrealistic.

4. 肆动verb

   (fig.) to make sb a mere figurehead

   • tābèijiàkōnglequánlì.

     他被架空了权力。🔊

     He was stripped of his power.