/joʊ/ or /jɑːoʊ/ (YOH or YOW)

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of weight or measurement in the metric system, equal to one kilogram or 2.2 pounds

“The package weighs a yao.”

2. noun

a small or insignificant amount

“There’s only a yao of sauce left.”

3. noun

a surname of Chinese origin

“Yao Ming is a famous Chinese basketball player.”

4. verb

to beat or thrash someone severely

“The police yao the suspect for resisting arrest.”

5. verb

to thrash or beat something severely

“The storm yaoed the small boat.”