COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 零 is built
Traditional etymology note: 雨 (raindrop) suggests the meaning, while 令 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 零 (líng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
zero
língTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
líng
零
zero
Common words
líng xià
零下
below zero
líng qián
零钱
change (of money); small change; pocket money
líng shí
零食
between-meal nibbles; snacks
líng jiàn
零件
part; component
líng shòu
零售
to retail; to sell individually or in small quantities
líng suì
零碎
scattered and fragmentary; scraps; odds and ends
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
零
零
零
零
零
零
零
零
LEARNING TIP
Remember 零
Say “líng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 零
Common words and phrases
líng xià
below zero
líng qián
change (of money); small change; pocket money
líng shí
between-meal nibbles; snacks
líng jiàn
part; component
líng shòu
to retail; to sell individually or in small quantities
líng suì
scattered and fragmentary; scraps; odds and ends
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“零”。
Zhège zì shì “líng”.
This character is “零”.
我正在学习“零”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “líng” zì.
I am learning the character “零”.
请写一遍“零”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “líng”.
Please write “零” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 零?
零 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 零 (líng) mean?
零 (líng) means zero.
What is the radical of 零?
The radical of 零 is 雨, associated with Not yet classified.