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百分之零
bǎi fēn zhī líng
zero percent
这个项目的失败率是百分之零。
The failure rate of this project is zero percent.
formal
The numerical value of zero expressed as a percentage.
我们的利润增长率为百分之零。
Our profit growth rate is zero percent.
这家公司的市场份额仍然是百分之零。
The company's market share remains at zero percent.
Used in formal contexts such as statistics, finance, or performance reports to denote absolute zero.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Financial Reports
In financial documents, '百分之零' is used to indicate no change or zero performance, such as '利润增长百分之零' (profit growth of zero percent).
Gold Rule
Mathematical Precision
Always use '百分之零' when emphasizing absolute zero in a percentage context. Avoid using it for approximate values like 'near zero'.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '百分之' (bǎi fēn zhī, meaning 'percent of') with '零' (líng, meaning 'zero'). It follows standard Chinese mathematical notation for expressing percentages.
Usage Notes
In spoken Chinese, '百分之零' is often shortened to '零%' or simply '零' in informal contexts. The phrase is primarily used in written reports, academic papers, or formal presentations.
Word Breakdown
百分之
percent of
phrase零
zero
noun汉英词典