零
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Stroke order — 13 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 零
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 零 | líng | zero; nought |
| 零件 | líng jiàn | part; component |
| 零钱 | líng qián | change (of money); small change |
| 零食 | líng shí | between-meal nibbles; snacks |
| 零星 | líng xīng | fragmentary; random |
| 零下 | líng xià | below zero |
| 孤零零 | gū líng líng | lone; isolated and without help |
| 零花钱 | líng huā qián | pocket money; allowance |
FAQ
How many strokes does 零 have?
零 has 13 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 零?
The pinyin for 零 is líng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄧㄥˊ.
What does 零 mean in Chinese?
零 means: zero; nought. It appears in common words such as 零、零件、零钱.