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• liang
  liang

  noun

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

  noun

  one of two dynasties that ruled in China, a.d. 502–57, 907–23.

liang

¹ American  

[lyahng] / ljɑŋ /

noun

liang, plural liangs plural

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

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Liang ² American  

[lyahng] / ljɑŋ /

noun

Wade-Giles, Pinyin.

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• liang
  plural
• liangs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of liang

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

Example Sentences

Lian Jye Su, a Singapore-based chief analyst at Omdia, told AFP that he does see "value in a companion robot, albeit in a niche market" such as elderly care or mental wellness.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Farmers are at “a crossroads right now,” said JT Solis, co-founder at Mayani, a food supplier that works with farmers in Lian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

This is the second time Bawi Nei Lian and his young family – a wife and two young children - have been displaced.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Lian explained that the researchers knew some of the cells were endothelial cells, but they couldn't predict the other cell types.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024

Lian primped, using a tiny comb to make sure her bangs were perfect.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton