noun
Cheong
Cheong (noun) means any of several sweet Korean syrups or fruit preserves, often used to sweeten tea or dressings. Example: “She stirred a spoonful of ginger cheong into her tea.”
noun
1
Any of several sweet Korean syrups or fruit preserves, often used to sweeten tea or dressings.
"She stirred a spoonful of ginger cheong into her tea."
name
1
A surname of Chinese origin.
"Dr. Cheong reviewed the results the next morning."
How to use Cheong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn cooking, a thick sweet Korean syrup or preserve; also used as a surname.
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Etymology
Derived from various Chinese surnames, such as Cantonese 張／张 (zoeng¹) or 蔣／蒋 (zoeng²), and Hokkien 鍾／钟 (Chiong).
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What does “Cheong” mean?
The word “Cheong” means any of several sweet Korean syrups or fruit preserves, often used to sweeten tea or dressings. In plain terms, in cooking, a thick sweet Korean syrup or preserve; also used as a surname.
How do you use “Cheong” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheong” used in a sentence: “She stirred a spoonful of ginger cheong into her tea.”
What part of speech is “Cheong”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cheong” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Cheong” have?
“Cheong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several sweet Korean syrups or fruit preserves, often used to sweeten tea or dressings.
