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Luk
Luk (name) means a surname derived from a Cantonese Chinese family name. Example: “The restaurant was founded by the Luk family in the 1980s.”
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A surname derived from a Cantonese Chinese family name.
"The restaurant was founded by the Luk family in the 1980s."
How to use Luk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname of Cantonese-Chinese origin.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Cantonese pronunciation of the surname 陸/陆.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Luk” mean?
The word “Luk” means a surname derived from a Cantonese Chinese family name. In plain terms, a surname of Cantonese-Chinese origin.
How do you use “Luk” in a sentence?
Here is “Luk” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was founded by the Luk family in the 1980s.”
What part of speech is “Luk”?
“Luk” is a name.
Where does the word “Luk” come from?
The word “Luk” comes from Cantonese. Borrowed from the Cantonese pronunciation of the surname 陸/陆.
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