〇
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Chinese
Glyph origin 1
It is considered a placeholder for a missing Chinese character. Used to express a zero digit in a number since at least the (c.) 12th century, perhaps even earlier than the concept "zero" appeared in the Chinese language. Also written as □ in early literature.
Definitions
For pronunciation and definitions of 〇 – see 零 (“zero”). (This character is a variant form of 零). |
For pronunciation and definitions of 〇 – see 空 (“zero”). (This character is a variant form of 空). |
See also
Glyph origin 2
Coined by Chinese empress regnant Wu Zetian. One of the Chinese characters of Empress Wu.
Definitions
For pronunciation and definitions of 〇 – see 星 (“star; planet; heavenly body; etc.”). (This character is a variant form of 星). |
Japanese
Etymology 1
Alternative forms
Symbol
- Used to write zero in kanji positional notation.
- 二〇〇七年七月二三日
- nisenshichi nen shichigatsu nijūsannichi
- July 23, 2007
- 二〇〇七年七月二三日
Etymology 2
Symbol
〇
- See ○ for the plain circle.
Zhuang
Numeral
〇
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