Ching

noun

ˈchiŋ How to pronounce Ching (audio)
variants or Ch'ing
: a Manchu dynasty in China dated 1644–1912 and the last imperial dynasty

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In the Human Design system (a blend of astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, the chakra system, and quantum physics), I’m known as a Mental Projector—supposedly the most sensitive type to their physical environment. — Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 George Ching, government affairs director for the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, said the move could affect potential homebuyers. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Leo Ching Ling, 24, who documents life with her cat on TikTok under the handle @lifewithmolumolu, shared the emotional journey of her 1-year-old cat, Momo, who gave birth to four kittens on June 15. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 Aira is the befuddled target of some ribbing from a group of other company members, Ching, Mia, Jessica, Fabian, Orlando, Loy, Ralph, Jorge, who are here to show support and, most important, to catch up with one another. — Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Ching

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) Qīng

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ching was in 1795

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“Ching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ching. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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