liang
[ lyahng ]
/ lyɑŋ /
noun, plural liang, liangs.
a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 (0.0625) catty, and equivalent to about 1.33 ounces (38 grams).
Also called
tael,
haikwan tael.
Origin of liang
First recorded in 1820–30,
liang is from the Chinese word
liǎng
Words nearby liang
liaise,
liaison,
liaison officer,
liakoura,
liana,
liang,
liang ch'i-ch'ao,
lianyungang,
liao,
liao he,
liaodong
Definition for liang (2 of 2)
Liang
[ lyahng ]
/ lyɑŋ /
noun Wade-Giles, Pinyin.
one of two dynasties that ruled in China, a.d. 502–57, 907–23.