Meaning of the word yue in English

What does yue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

yue

US /juːˈɛ/
UK /juːˈeɪ/
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Noun

1.

a Chinese surname

Example:
Yue Fei was a renowned military general who lived during the Southern Song Dynasty.
Her family name is Yue.
2.

a group of Sinitic languages spoken in southern China, particularly in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, and Hong Kong and Macau

Example:
Cantonese is a prominent dialect of Yue Chinese.
Many people in Hong Kong speak Yue.