noun
shang
shang
Shang (noun) means a traditional Chinese unit of land area, roughly equal to one hectare. Example: “The farmer's plot measured about three shang.”
noun
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A traditional Chinese unit of land area, roughly equal to one hectare.
"The farmer's plot measured about three shang."
name
1
An ancient Chinese dynasty, one of the earliest to leave written records.
"Archaeologists uncovered inscribed bronze vessels from the Shang dynasty."
How to use shang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the ancient Shang dynasty of China; also a traditional land-area measurement.
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Etymology
From Mandarin 商 (Shāng), the name of the dynasty.
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What does “shang” mean?
The word “shang” means a traditional Chinese unit of land area, roughly equal to one hectare. In plain terms, usually refers to the ancient Shang dynasty of China; also a traditional land-area measurement.
How do you pronounce “shang”?
“Shang” is pronounced shang (/ʃæŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “shang” in a sentence?
Here is “shang” used in a sentence: “The farmer's plot measured about three shang.”
What part of speech is “shang”?
Depending on how it is used, “shang” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “shang” have?
“Shang” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Chinese unit of land area, roughly equal to one hectare.
