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Lui

Lui (name) means a Chinese surname, a romanization of a Cantonese family name. Example: “Her grandfather, Mr. Lui, immigrated from Guangdong in the 1960s.”

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A Chinese surname, a romanization of a Cantonese family name.

"Her grandfather, Mr. Lui, immigrated from Guangdong in the 1960s."

How to use Lui

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname of Cantonese-Chinese origin.

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Her grandfather, Mr. _____, immigrated from Guangdong in the 1960s.

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese romanizations of the surnames 雷 or 呂/吕.

Origin: Cantonese

Rhymes for Lui

UI oui hui tui mui Yui Rui Sui Cui Gui Kui Maui

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lui” mean?

The word “Lui” means a Chinese surname, a romanization of a Cantonese family name. In plain terms, a surname of Cantonese-Chinese origin.

How do you use “Lui” in a sentence?

Here is “Lui” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather, Mr. Lui, immigrated from Guangdong in the 1960s.”

What part of speech is “Lui”?

“Lui” is a name.

Where does the word “Lui” come from?

The word “Lui” comes from Cantonese. Borrowed from Cantonese romanizations of the surnames 雷 or 呂/吕.

Is “Lui” a common word?

“Lui” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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