零 (líng) — how to say "zero" in Chinese

Zero, 0

Radicals / Keys

Rain

#173 · · 8 strokes

Examples

我的房间在一百二号。

My room is number one hundred two.

一百

One hundred two.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 零 (líng) — zero, 0

[líng-] Ling the panda decides to roll a giant snowball, shaping it into a perfect zero (零) in the frosty field ⛄. As Ling admires his work, the 零 sparkles under the moonlight, capturing the eyes of all the forest animals. They gather around, amazed at how perfectly Ling has crafted zero from the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "zero" in Chinese?

"zero" in Chinese is 零 (líng).

What does 零 mean in English?

零 (líng) means "Zero, 0".

How is 零 pronounced?

It is pronounced líng (written as ling). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "zero" in Chinese characters?

It is written 零.

What HSK level is 零?

零 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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