chang
word
/ˈtʃæŋ/
chang
/ˈtʃæŋ/
chang
Definition
'Chang' is not a common English word. It is often used as a Chinese family name, a place name, or the name of a traditional Asian string instrument.
Usage & Nuances
Rarely used in general English except as a proper noun (name of a person, place, or a musical instrument). When encountered, it's usually in contexts related to Chinese culture or Asian music. Not to be confused with 'change' (alteration) or 'Chang' as a beverage in Thailand.
Spanish: chang (no existe en español; nombre propio chino, instrumento musical o apellido)Portuguese (BR): chang (não existe em português; nome próprio chinês, instrumento musical ou sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): chang (não existe em português; nome próprio chinês, instrumento musical ou apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 昌 - 常 - 畅（常为中文姓氏、地名、乐器名称；具体意义视上下文而定）Chinese (Traditional): 昌 - 常 - 暢（常作中文姓氏、地名、樂器名稱；具體意義視上下文而定）Hindi: चांग (कोई मानक हिंदी अर्थ नहीं; चीनी नाम, वाद्ययंत्र या उपनाम हो सकता है)Arabic: تشانغ (لا يوجد معنى في العربية؛ اسم صيني أو آلة موسيقية أو لقب)Bengali: চ্যাংRussian: ЧанJapanese: チャンVietnamese: ChangKorean: 창Turkish: ChangUrdu: چانگIndonesian: Chang
Example Sentences
Mr. Chang is my math teacher.
basic
Have you ever played the chang?
basic
The city of Chang is famous for its markets.
basic
Whenever I travel to China, I meet someone named Chang.
natural
She learned to play the chang during her stay in Central Asia.
natural
People sometimes misspell 'change' as 'chang'.
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