cheng

Cheng · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A Chinese surname, which may correspond to several different Chinese characters including 程 (Chéng), 成 (Chéng), or 郑/鄭 (Zhèng).

  2. 2.

    A given name of Chinese origin.

Related words

See also: Wang, chen, zhang

Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese, representing various characters including 程 (Chéng, meaning "journey, procedure"), 成 (Chéng, meaning "become, accomplish"), or 郑/鄭 (Zhèng, an ancient state name). The romanization varies depending on dialect and transliteration system.