liang

[ lyahng ]

/ lyɑŋ /

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

Liang

[ lyahng ]

/ lyɑŋ /

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

A union representative told Buzzfeed News that they never received a text from Liang.
New York's Next Killer-Cop Grand Jury|Jacob Siegel|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During that time Liang allegedly texted his representative at the police union.
New York's Next Killer-Cop Grand Jury|Jacob Siegel|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the door opened Liang fired one shot striking Gurley in the chest and killing him.
New York's Next Killer-Cop Grand Jury|Jacob Siegel|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an interview, Liang said, “Air should be the most valueless commodity, free to breathe for any vagrant or beggar.”
The Chinese Can’t Catch Their Breath|Brendon Hong|May 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“General Tso was a powerful general… but he did not invent this chicken,” says Liang.
‘The Search for General Tso’: The Origins of America’s Favorite Chinese Dish, General Tso’s Chicken|Marlow Stern|April 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The earliest Chinese accounts of him seem to be those contained in the Liang and Wei annals.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot
It was said at the time that Liang Shih-yi had won over his master to trying one last throw of the dice.
The Fight For The Republic in China|Bertram Lenox Putnam Weale
The relations of Mr. Liang, editor of Chinese Progress, were also present.
Intimate China|Mrs. Archibald Little
Mrs. Liang herself lived quietly at home until the year 1900.
The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's|A. Mildred Cable
Liang, lyang, n. a Chinese ounce or tael, reckoned as one-third heavier than the ounce avoirdupois.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various