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Chong
chawng
Chong (name) means a surname of Chinese or Korean origin. Example: “Mr. Chong runs the corner grocery store.”
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A surname of Chinese or Korean origin.
"Mr. Chong runs the corner grocery store."
How to use Chong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common East Asian family name.
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Etymology
Anglicized from several East Asian surnames, including Cantonese, Hakka, and Korean forms.
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What does “Chong” mean?
The word “Chong” means a surname of Chinese or Korean origin. In plain terms, a common East Asian family name.
How do you pronounce “Chong”?
“Chong” is pronounced chawng (/tʃɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chong” in a sentence?
Here is “Chong” used in a sentence: “Mr. Chong runs the corner grocery store.”
What part of speech is “Chong”?
“Chong” is a name.
Where does the word “Chong” come from?
The word “Chong” comes from Cantonese. Anglicized from several East Asian surnames, including Cantonese, Hakka, and Korean forms.
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