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零星

líng xīng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. fragmentary
  2. 2. random
  3. 3. bits and pieces
  4. 4. sporadic

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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完整
wán zhěng

complete

opposite meaning: complete or whole, vs. fragmentary

Related words

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散落
sàn luò

to disperse

describes scattered things, similar to the sporadic aspect of 零星

Synonyms

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零碎
líng suì

scattered and fragmentary

both describe things that are in small, disconnected pieces or amounts

Usage notes

Collocations

Typically modifies nouns like 雨, 小雪, 炮声, 材料; less common with abstract concepts.

Common mistakes

Not used for 'scattered' people; use 零散 for people or objects spread out.

Example Sentences

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外面下着 零星 小雨。
It's drizzling sporadically outside.

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Words Containing 零星

零零星星
líng líng xīng xīng

odd

Child Words of 零星

零
líng

zero

星
xīng

star