ling4凌
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Yalelìhng
Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Ling.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are typically introduced with a title like 先生, 小姐, or 太太. Unlike some other surnames that have common meanings, 凌 is almost exclusively encountered as a family name in modern Hong Kong. It is distinct from the character 靈, which shares a similar sound but carries the meaning of spirit or clever.
Examples
That Mr. Ling is my old classmate.
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Grammar guides
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