zoeng1蔣蒋
Jyutpingzoeng1
Yalejēung
Definition
A Chinese surname, typically romanized as Chiang.
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How it's used
Primarily used as a family name, this character is most famously associated with historical figures like Chiang Kai-shek. It is rarely used outside of surnames or specific historical contexts. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to use the title 先生 or 小姐 after the surname.
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