Why does the Chinese word for "Zero" sound like
Ling?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as líng) actually translates to Zero.

The Funny Part

Also a common surname. Imagine being named Zero. In China, it's perfectly normal.

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零 means zero! líng — second tone. It's also a common surname!