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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiang
/liˈɑŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Chinese unit of weight equal to approximately 50 grams.
"The recipe called for two liang of rice to serve four people." - 2
A unit of currency in ancient China, often used in trade.
"He exchanged his goods for five liang of silver."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Liang' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where it refers to a measure of weight or a unit of currency. Historically, it has been used in various contexts, including traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, evolving in meaning over centuries as cultural practices changed.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Liang" is said worldwide
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Liang
Transliteration: Liang
"La recette nécessitait deux liang de riz."
Liang
Transliteration: Liang
"Das Rezept verlangte nach zwei Liang Reis."
Liang
Transliteration: Liang
"La ricetta richiedeva due liang di riso."
Liang
Transliteration: Liang
"La receta pedía dos liang de arroz."
Liang
Transliteration: Liang
"A receita pedia dois liang de arroz."
लियांग
Transliteration: Liang
"रेसिपी में चार लोगों के लिए दो लियांग चावल की आवश्यकता थी।"
两
Transliteration: Liǎng
"这个食谱需要两两米。"
량
Transliteration: Yang
"레시피에는 네 사람을 위해 두 량의 쌀이 필요했습니다."
両
Transliteration: Ryō
"レシピには4人分のために2両の米が必要です。"
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