hong
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- noun
- Archaic
- Many successful businesses in Hong Kong are classified as hongs, playing a vital role in the region's economy.
Examples
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a research driven trading firm based out of all the great cities like New York, Hong Kong and London.
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And then I worked at a Hong Kong merchant bank, as I said.
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You, but you nreahhy hong-winded
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Together with Hutchison Port Holdings, a Hong Kong company, they comprise the big players of Chinese investments across European ports.
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That's AB billion dollar lawsuit against a a company that that's based in Hong Kong.
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The hong was known for its extensive network of international trading partners and investments in various industries.
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The company, a prominent hong in the shipping industry, exported goods to markets around the world.
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Etymology
The word hong comes from the Cantonese word háng, which meant 'business' or 'firm', and 19th-century English speakers used it for the large trading companies in southern China. So a hong is a big trading house or company from that region.