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How do you say "zero" in Chinese?
零
líng
In Chinese, "zero" is 零.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'ling' (rising third tone) and add a neutral end. Say it as one smooth word.
Writing and usage
零 uses 13 strokes with the rain radical at the top. It can mean zero, a fraction, or something small.
Example sentence
零加十等于十。
Zero plus ten equals ten.
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How to remember 零
Nothing, a void. Picture rain falling in droplets, each one small like zero.
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- slow 慢 màn
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- ugly 丑 chǒu
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Questions about 零
How do you say "zero" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "zero" is 零. It is a noun.
How is 零 written in Chinese?
零 uses 13 strokes with the rain radical at the top. It can mean zero, a fraction, or something small.
How is 零 used in a sentence?
Use 零 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 零加十等于十。 (Zero plus ten equals ten.).
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