Ming (clam)
WordNet
noun
(1) The imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644
WiktionaryText
Verb
- to be unattractive (person or object)
- (British slang) to be foul smelling
Pinyin syllable
ming
- A transliteration of any of a number of Chinese characters properly represented as having one of four tones, mīng, míng, mǐng, or mìng.
Usage notes
English transcriptions of Chinese speech often fail to distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Chinese language, using words such as this one without the appropriate indication of tone.