Lv
Lv (name) means a Chinese surname, a romanized form of the Mandarin surname Lǚ. Example: “His business card read simply "Lv Wei, Director.”
How to use Lv
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese surname, typically written this way when typing without special characters.
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His business card read simply "_____ Wei, Director."
Etymology
A modified pinyin romanization of 呂/吕 (Lǚ), using "v" as a keyboard substitute for the ü character.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Lv” mean?
The word “Lv” means a Chinese surname, a romanized form of the Mandarin surname Lǚ. In plain terms, a Chinese surname, typically written this way when typing without special characters.
How do you use “Lv” in a sentence?
Here is “Lv” used in a sentence: “His business card read simply "Lv Wei, Director.".”
What part of speech is “Lv”?
“Lv” is a name.
Is “Lv” a common word?
“Lv” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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