零 (líng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 零 (líng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 零 (líng) means "zero". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 零 stroke by stroke?

零 has 13 strokes. The radical is 雨. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 零 and 雩?

零 (líng) and 雩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 零?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 雨. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 零?

Common words containing 零 include: 零钱 (líng qián) — small change / pocket money; 零件 (líng jiàn) — part / component; 零下 (líng xià) — below zero.

How to Write 零

The character 零 (líng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 雨 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

零 is pronounced líng in Mandarin Chinese. It means zero.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 零 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 零

零钱 líng qián

small change / pocket money

零件 líng jiàn

part / component

零下 líng xià

below zero

Example Sentences

你有零钱吗？

nǐ yǒu líng qián ma

Do you have any change?

这个零件坏了。

zhè ge líng jiàn huài le

This part is broken.

现在是零下五度。

xiàn zài shì líng xià wǔ dù

It is five degrees below zero now.

Similar Characters

雩 yú

雪 xuě

雯 wén

Practice Writing 零 (líng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 零

What does 零 (líng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 零 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 零 and 雩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 零?

What common words use 零?

How to Write 零 (líng)