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Cheng
chehng
Cheng (name) means a Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin, Cantonese, or Hokkien depending on the family. Example: “Mr. Cheng runs the restaurant on the corner.”
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A Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin, Cantonese, or Hokkien depending on the family.
"Mr. Cheng runs the restaurant on the corner."
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Word forms
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Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 程 (Chéng).
Rhymes for Cheng
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What does “Cheng” mean?
The word “Cheng” means a Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin, Cantonese, or Hokkien depending on the family.
How do you pronounce “Cheng”?
“Cheng” is pronounced chehng (/t͡ʃɛŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cheng” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheng” used in a sentence: “Mr. Cheng runs the restaurant on the corner.”
What part of speech is “Cheng”?
“Cheng” is a name.
Is “Cheng” a common word?
“Cheng” is an uncommon word in modern English.
