Definition of LIAO

liao

Meanings

Noun

  • the dynasty that ruled much of Manchuria and northeastern China from 947 to 1125
  • Meats, vegetables, and other ingredients added to an otherwise plain dish.

Particle

  • Indicates action completion (perfective aspect).
  • Marks a change in state (inchoative aspect).

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 了 (liáu) and Teochew 了 (liao²). Tone and spelling influenced by the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin liǎo.

Synonyms

already, Liao dynasty

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