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    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).


Liang 2 American  
[lyahng] / ljɑŋ /

noun

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


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of liang

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

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But only the cold liang pi noodles are made in-house, and they offer a blunt intro to the captivating sour-and-spicy flavors of Shaanxi cooking.

From Washington Post Oct. 8, 2018

The liang pi, or “cold skin,” noodles are a good place to start, but also try the spicy potato noodles, the tomato-and-egg noodles and the spicy cumin lamb burger.

From Washington Post Feb. 16, 2017

Among my favorites are the liang pi noodles, the spicy potato noodles and the tomato-and-egg noodles.

From Washington Post Dec. 28, 2016

Stocks not listed in the country don’t come under the jurisdiction of the island’s regulators, according to Lin Tung- liang, chief secretary at the Taipei-based Financial Supervisory Commission.

From BusinessWeek Dec. 20, 2010

On modern Chinese maps Liu p'an shan is marked south of the city of Ku yüan chou, department of P'ing liang, in Kan suh.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Henry Yule

Super Micro CEO Charles Liang said in a statement that the company’s strategy on artificial-intelligence and IT solutions “continues to deliver strong results.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Gross margins troughed at 6.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which CEO Charles Liang attributed to customer mix, tariffs and shortages of key components such as memory products.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

"Anthropomorphic AI can soothe loneliness," said Chen Liang of the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in a commentary published by the CAC after a draft version of China's rules was published in April.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

County records show Vicky Liang submitted an additional eight marriage applications between April 2025 and June, resulting in seven marriage certificates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The magistrate did not recognize Painter Chen, but Liang recognized him as the young judge, now much older.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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