noun
Uncommon
liang
lyäng
Liang (noun) means a traditional Chinese unit of weight, roughly 40 grams, historically also used to measure silver currency. Example: “The old recipe calls for one liang of ginger.”
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A traditional Chinese unit of weight, roughly 40 grams, historically also used to measure silver currency.
"The old recipe calls for one liang of ginger."
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Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese liang, the standard romanization of a traditional weight-and-currency term.
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What does “liang” mean?
The word “liang” means a traditional Chinese unit of weight, roughly 40 grams, historically also used to measure silver currency.
How do you pronounce “liang”?
“Liang” is pronounced lyäng.
How do you use “liang” in a sentence?
Here is “liang” used in a sentence: “The old recipe calls for one liang of ginger.”
What part of speech is “liang”?
“Liang” is a noun.
Where does the word “liang” come from?
The word “liang” comes from Chinese. From Mandarin Chinese liang, the standard romanization of a traditional weight-and-currency term.
Is “liang” a common word?
“Liang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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