零 (líng) - Zero — the number zero & fragmentary

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Zero — the number zero;

fragmentary;

fractional;

remnant;

drizzle;

to wither;

to fall.

Zero — the number zerofragmentaryfractional

Usage highlights

Zero pointZero degreeFragmentaryRetailOdd jobsZero hunger

Synonyms

  • 无— none, without
  • 空— empty, void

Antonyms

  • 整— whole, complete
  • 满— full

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temperature dropped to zero degrees (零度).
  • It's drizzling outside (下着零星的雨).
  • The score is zero to zero (零比零).
  • He has zero interest in that topic (零兴趣).

Collocations

  • Zero point(零点)
  • Zero degree(零度)
  • Fragmentary(零碎)
  • Retail(零售)
  • Odd jobs(零工)
  • Zero hunger(零饥饿)

Idioms

  • Scattered and sporadic(零零星星)
  • scattered in disorder(Seven零八落)
  • Grief-stricken and tears falling like rain(感激涕零)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, zero represents nothingness or a new beginning, often used in contexts like temperature and scores.
  • The character is also used to denote fragments or remnants, as in 零碎 (fragmentary).
  • In modern contexts, it is associated with concepts like zero emissions and zero hunger in global initiatives.

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