líng ㄌㄧㄥˊ ling4 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • zero
  • nought
  • zero sign
  • fractional
  • fragmentary
  • odd (of numbers)
  • (placed between two numbers to indicate a smaller quantity followed by a larger one)
  • fraction
  • (in mathematics) remainder (after division)
  • extra
  • to wither and fall
  • to wither

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 零 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 这是找零。 Here's the change.
  • 我沒零錢。 I don't have any small change.
  • 有零钱吗? Do you have any small change?
  • 這是你零錢。 Here is your change.
  • 零在一前面。 Zero comes before one.

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