English

Proper noun

Zhang

1. A surname​ of Chinese origin.

Translations

English

Noun

zhang ‎(usually uncountable, plural zhangs)

1. A traditional Chinese unit of length, 10 Chinese feet or ¹/₁₅₀Chinese mile.

Usage notes

The exact length of a zhang depends upon the jurisdiction, with mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong all employing differently standardized values of the Chinese foot. See chi.

Related terms

• jō, the equivalent unit in Japanese contexts

Mandarin

Romanization

zhang

1. Nonstandard spelling of zhāng.
2. Nonstandard spelling of zhǎng.
3. Nonstandard spelling of zhàng.

Usage notes

• English transcriptions of Mandarin speech often fail to distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without the appropriate indication of tone.