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liang

1

[ lyahng ]

noun

, plural liang, liangs.
  1. a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 (0.0625) catty, and equivalent to about 1.33 ounces (38 grams).


Liang

2

[ lyahng ]

noun

, Wade-Giles, Pinyin.
  1. one of two dynasties that ruled in China, a.d. 502–57, 907–23.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of liang1

First recorded in 1820–30, liang is from the Chinese word liǎng

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Example Sentences

A union representative told Buzzfeed News that they never received a text from Liang.

One of the rookie officers, Peter Liang, was walking with a flashlight in one hand and his gun in the other.

During that time Liang allegedly texted his representative at the police union.

When the door opened Liang fired one shot striking Gurley in the chest and killing him.

In an interview, Liang said, “Air should be the most valueless commodity, free to breathe for any vagrant or beggar.”

Mr. Liang, the editor of Chinese Progress, was warned by Kang in time to fly himself, but four of his relatives had been captured.

Mrs. Liang herself lived quietly at home until the year 1900.

This is how the great commander Chu-ko Liang is said to have replenished his failing stock of arrows.

Foremost amongst these was Mrs. Liang, mother of Ling Ai, the headmistress of the girls' school.

Mrs. Liang was baptized, her own feet and Ling Ai's were unbound, and the latter became a pupil in the girls' school.

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