hong

American  

[hong] / hɒŋ /

noun

1. (in China) a group of rooms or buildings forming a warehouse, factory, etc.

2. one of the factories under foreign ownership formerly maintained at Canton.

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hong British  

/ hɒŋ /

noun

1. (in China) a factory, warehouse, etc

2. (formerly, in Canton) a foreign commercial establishment

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Etymology

Origin of hong

1720–30; < dialectal Chinese (Guangdong) hòhng, equivalent to Chinese háng row of shops

Example Sentences

The additional cost is 200 Hong Kong dollars — or about $25 — per guest per night.

From MarketWatch

Baidu shares gained over 3% in Hong Kong, amid a broad market rally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the lender’s credit costs are likely to improve from 2026, as Hong Kong’s commercial real estate shows early signs of recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

BOC Hong Kong’s net fee and commission income is expected to grow at an average of 6.0% from 2026-2030, partly thanks to a recent bank acquisition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Near-term catalysts for the stock include improving unit economics, potential Hong Kong Stock Connect inclusion in early June and broader regulatory support, especially in Tier-1 cities, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal