wong
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wong, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A field or open piece of land (an old, mostly historical word).
Synonyms
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Etymology
From Old English wong/wang, meaning "a flat surface or plain," related to Danish vang.
Full origin of wong →Frequently asked questions
What does “wong” mean?
The word “wong” means a field or open piece of land (an old, mostly historical word). In plain terms, rarely used to mean a field; far more commonly encountered today as a Chinese surname.
How do you pronounce “wong”?
“Wong” is pronounced wong (/wɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wong” in a sentence?
Here is “wong” used in a sentence: “The old charter described a wong of pasture beyond the village.”
What part of speech is “wong”?
Depending on how it is used, “wong” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “wong” come from?
The word “wong” comes from Old English. From Old English wong/wang, meaning "a flat surface or plain," related to Danish vang.
Is “wong” a common word?
“Wong” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wong” have?
“Wong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a field or open piece of land (an old, mostly historical word).
Is "wong" a common English word today?
As a word meaning "a field or open piece of land," "wong" is largely historical and rarely used in modern English outside of dialect or old texts. It survives today mainly as a surname rather than as a common noun.
Is "Wong" always capitalized?
When "Wong" refers to the Chinese surname, it is capitalized as a proper noun, but the historical word for a field is typically written in lowercase. The two uses have different origins and are unrelated in meaning.
Where does the surname Wong come from?
The surname Wong is a common Chinese family name derived from Cantonese pronunciation. It is widely found among people of Chinese descent, particularly those with roots in Cantonese-speaking regions.