Jurong

English

Etymology

From Malay Jurong. Named after the river Sungei Jurong. Either from jurang (“gap, ravine”), jerung (“shark”) or penjuru (“corner”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʒuːrɒŋ/

Proper noun

Jurong

  1. A region of Singapore.

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Malay

Etymology

Named after the river Sungei Jurong. Either from jurang (“gap, ravine”), jerung (“shark”) or penjuru (“corner”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒuroŋ/ [ˈd͡ʒu.roŋ]

Proper noun

Jurong

  1. Jurong (a region of Singapore)

Descendants

  • → Chinese: 裕廊 (Yùláng)
  • → English: Jurong
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