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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."

Word Forms

Chengs plural, Chengs plural, Chengs plural

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Mr. _____ runs the restaurant on the corner.

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 程 (Chéng).

Rhymes for Cheng

eng peng feng leng heng keng Deng Zeng Meng Seng Teng sheng

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.