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Yong
yawng
Yong (name) means a surname, romanized from various Chinese and Korean names. Example: “Mr. Yong runs the corner grocery store on Fifth Street.”
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A surname, romanized from various Chinese and Korean names.
"Mr. Yong runs the corner grocery store on Fifth Street."
How to use Yong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn East Asian family name with several possible Chinese and Korean origins.
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Etymology
The romanization of various Chinese and Korean surnames, including Mandarin 雍 (Yōng), Cantonese 楊／杨 (joeng4), Hakka 楊／杨 (Yòng), Cantonese 容 (jung4), Korean 용(龍) (Yong), etc.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Yong” mean?
The word “Yong” means a surname, romanized from various Chinese and Korean names. In plain terms, an East Asian family name with several possible Chinese and Korean origins.
How do you pronounce “Yong”?
“Yong” is pronounced yawng (/jɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yong” in a sentence?
Here is “Yong” used in a sentence: “Mr. Yong runs the corner grocery store on Fifth Street.”
What part of speech is “Yong”?
“Yong” is a name.
Is “Yong” a common word?
“Yong” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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