Zhuang

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Probably from Chinese (MC tsyeng, “first (month of the Chinese calendar)”). Cognate with Bouyei xiangl.

Noun

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cieng (Sawndip forms or or 𦙫 or 𰙸 or , 1957–1982 spelling cieŋ)

  1. first month of the Chinese calendar
  2. Chinese New Year; Spring Festival

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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cieng (1957–1982 spelling cieŋ)

  1. to reveal; to leak; to inform

References

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  • Compilation Commission of Zhuang-Chinese-English Dictionary. Zhuang-Chinese-English Dictionary. Beijing: Publishing House of Minority Nationalities, 2005. →ISBN.