name

Chong

chawng

Chong (name) means a surname of Chinese or Korean origin. Example: “Mr. Chong runs the corner grocery store.”

name

A surname of Chinese or Korean origin.

"Mr. Chong runs the corner grocery store."

How to use Chong

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common East Asian family name.

Chongs plural

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Mr. _____ runs the corner grocery store.

Anglicized from several East Asian surnames, including Cantonese, Hakka, and Korean forms.

Origin: Cantonese

Ong song long pong tong gong mong bong Kong hong dong nong

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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