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Leung

lee-uhng

Leung (name) means a Chinese (Cantonese) surname. Example: “Mr. Leung ran a restaurant in Hong Kong.”

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A Chinese (Cantonese) surname.
"Mr. Leung ran a restaurant in Hong Kong."

Word forms

Leungs plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 梁 (loeng⁴).

Origin: Cantonese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Leung” mean?

The word “Leung” means a Chinese (Cantonese) surname.

How do you pronounce “Leung”?

“Leung” is pronounced lee-uhng (/liʌŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leung” in a sentence?

Here is “Leung” used in a sentence: “Mr. Leung ran a restaurant in Hong Kong.”

What part of speech is “Leung”?

“Leung” is a name.

Where does the word “Leung” come from?

The word “Leung” comes from Cantonese. Borrowed from Cantonese 梁 (loeng⁴).

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