dang6鄧邓
Jyutpingdang6
Yaledahng
Definition
The surname Deng, often transliterated as Tang.
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How it's used
Primarily used as a surname, it is one of the most common family names in Hong Kong. It is famously associated with the Tang clan, one of the Five Great Clans of the New Territories, who have deep historical roots in the region. Unlike other characters, it is rarely used in daily vocabulary outside of identifying someone by their family name.
Examples
His surname is Tang, everyone calls him Mr. Tang.
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