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lạng

noun
Hanoi [laːŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [laːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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lạng means tael; hectogram.

Meanings of lạng in English

Noun

  1. tael (unit of weight equal to 37.8 grams)
  2. hectogram (100 grams)

Etymology

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 兩 (SV: lượng).

Frequently asked questions

What does lạng mean in English?

lạng (noun) means "tael; hectogram".

How do you pronounce lạng?

IPA: Hanoi [laːŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: lạng — heavy tone (nặng).

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