noun
Uncommon
zhang
jang
Zhang (noun) means a traditional Chinese unit of length, equal to ten Chinese feet. Example: “The old temple wall was said to be three zhang high.”
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A traditional Chinese unit of length, equal to ten Chinese feet.
"The old temple wall was said to be three zhang high."
"In the old text, the tower rose ten zhang above the city."
"The bridge was described as being about two zhang long."
How to use zhang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old Chinese measurement of length, roughly equivalent to a few metres depending on era.
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Etymology
From the Mandarin word zhàng.
Rhymes for zhang
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What does “zhang” mean?
The word “zhang” means a traditional Chinese unit of length, equal to ten Chinese feet. In plain terms, an old Chinese measurement of length, roughly equivalent to a few metres depending on era.
How do you pronounce “zhang”?
“Zhang” is pronounced jang (/d͡ʒæŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “zhang” in a sentence?
Here is “zhang” used in a sentence: “The old temple wall was said to be three zhang high.”
What part of speech is “zhang”?
“Zhang” is a noun.
Is “zhang” a common word?
“Zhang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How long is a "zhang" in modern measurements?
A "zhang" is a traditional Chinese unit of length equal to ten Chinese feet, though its exact modern equivalent has varied depending on the historical standard used for the Chinese foot.
Is "zhang" still used as a measurement today?
The "zhang" is a traditional unit of length, and traditional Chinese measurements like it have largely been superseded by the metric system in most modern contexts, though they may still appear in historical, cultural, or specialized texts.
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