Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lyahng]
- /lyɑŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lyahng]
- /lyɑŋ/
Definitions of liang word
- noun plural liang a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 (0.0625) catty, and equivalent to about 1.33 ounces (38 grams). 1
- noun liang one of two dynasties that ruled in China, a.d. 502–57, 907–23. 1
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Origin of liang
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30, liang is from the Chinese word liǎng
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Liang
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
liang popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
liang usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with liang
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