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零

líng

Description

“零”就是数字0,最常见的意思是“没有”或者数量是零。

"零" is the number 0, most commonly meaning "none" or zero quantity.

我们也用“零”来说小的、不完整的东西,比如“零钱”和“零食”。

We also use "零" to refer to small or incomplete things, like "零钱" (small change) and "零食" (snacks).

Meanings

零líng

zero; the number 0

现在是七点零五分。

It is 7:05 now.

零líng

small; scattered; odd (bits and pieces)

我口袋里有一些零钱。

I have some change in my pocket.

零líng

nothing; nil; nought

这场比赛的比分是二比零。

The score of this game is 2 to 0.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    零 also fills the empty place in spoken numbers, e.g. 一零五 (105).

  • Usage

    often written as 〇 or 0 in numerals, but 零 is standard in words.

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