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零
líng
Description
“零”是数字，意思是没有东西，也就是英文的zero。
"零" is a number meaning nothing, equivalent to the English zero.
我们说电话号码或者温度的时候，常常用到“零”。
We often use "零" when saying phone numbers or temperatures.
Meanings
零líng
zero; the number 0
我的房间号是三零五。
My room number is 305.
零líng
small amount; fractional; odd bits
我口袋里有一些零钱。
I have some change in my pocket.
零下língxià
below zero (temperature)
今天很冷，气温是零下五度。
It's very cold today; the temperature is minus five degrees.
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Notes
- Nuance
零 is the formal/spoken word for 0; 〇 is a written circle form used in dates.
- Usage
in phone numbers each digit is read separately, e.g. 105 = 一零五.
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