adj

heng

hehng

Heng (adj) means Chinese: lucky or fortunate (as a loanword sometimes used in English contexts). Example: “They said the new shop had heng feng shui.”

adj

Chinese: lucky or fortunate (as a loanword sometimes used in English contexts).

"They said the new shop had heng feng shui."

name

A Chinese surname.

"Mr. Heng runs the noodle stall on the corner."

How to use heng

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Chinese surname, or a borrowed word meaning "lucky".

Word forms

more heng comparative, hengs plural, most heng superlative

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Etymology

Blend of h + eng.

Rhymes for heng

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heng” mean?

The word “heng” means chinese: lucky or fortunate (as a loanword sometimes used in English contexts). In plain terms, either a Chinese surname, or a borrowed word meaning "lucky".

How do you pronounce “heng”?

“Heng” is pronounced hehng (/heŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “heng” in a sentence?

Here is “heng” used in a sentence: “They said the new shop had heng feng shui.”

What part of speech is “heng”?

Depending on how it is used, “heng” can be an adjective and a name.

How many meanings does “heng” have?

“Heng” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: chinese: lucky or fortunate (as a loanword sometimes used in English contexts).