How to Pronounce "liang"
word
/ˈɫjæŋ/, /ɫiˈæŋ/
LYANG, lee-YANG
/liˈæŋ/
lee-YANG
Definition
A 'liang' is a traditional Chinese unit of weight, roughly equal to 50 grams, and still used in some Asian countries for measuring food, medicine, or precious metals.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫjæŋ/, /ɫiˈæŋ/
British English
/liˈæŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYANG, lee-YANG
UK
lee-YANG
Listen in Context
One liang of gold is about 50 grams.
Please buy half a liang of tea for me.
The medicine should be weighed by the liang.
At the market, grandma always asks for three liang of pork.