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Jiang (name) means a common Chinese surname, also meaning "river.". Example: “Jiang was appointed head of the department.”

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A common Chinese surname, also meaning "river."
"Jiang was appointed head of the department."
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Etymology

This name comes from the Hanyu Pinyin romanisation of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 蔣 /蒋 (Jiǎng), making it a doublet of Chiang, Chiong, Chionh and Kiang.

Origin: Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jiang” mean?
The word “Jiang” means a common Chinese surname, also meaning "river.".
How do you pronounce “Jiang”?
“Jiang” is pronounced jang (/dʒæŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jiang” in a sentence?
Here is “Jiang” used in a sentence: “Jiang was appointed head of the department.”
What part of speech is “Jiang”?
“Jiang” is a name.
Is “Jiang” a common word?
“Jiang” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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