liang
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9.3
- proper noun
:
Liang
- "Miss Newfeel," he said, his voice low and luxuriant, "I am Liang Po-yu."
- Liang K-Y.
- Liang's memoir
Examples
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As with everything connected to Paul Liang, the lecture was nothing I could have expected, Hope wrote in her diary.
Fiction book (1997) -
Given the American political and social climate of the time, it is almost inconceivable that Liang held this opinion.
Academic text (1992) -
During the time Liang was in the United States, anti-Chinese forces were quite active.
Academic text (1992) -
"I don't know enough to teach you, Mr. Liang," she said.
Fiction book (1997) -
As a primary source for the study of Chinese Americans, Liang's text is both helpful and problematic.
Academic text (1992) -
I felt like whispering, "I'm sorry, Liang," at his troubled face.
Blog text (29) -
"Mr. Liang, however troublesome the truth may be, that does not make it less true.
Fiction book (1997) -
"I'd ask you in, Collis, but I'm expecting my new student, Mr. Liang."
Fiction book (1997) -
Another participant, Liang, believed that assisting the TOEFL demonstrates great leadership and serves as a role model.
Academic text (2015) -
Margaret Liang, the marketing manager, encouraged everyone to express their thoughts openly.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Liang as a family name comes from the Chinese character 梁, which meant 'beam' or 'bridge'. Many Chinese surnames come from places or objects, so liang is now used as a common family name.