liang

[ lyahng ]

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

Origin of liang

1
First recorded in 1820–30, liang is from the Chinese word liǎng

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Other definitions for Liang (2 of 2)

Liang
[ lyahng ]

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

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