중국에서 외국 무역을 담당하던 상관이나 양행.
A commercial establishment or trading house in China, particularly one involved in foreign trade.
예문:
"The British merchant established a prominent hong in Canton to facilitate the tea trade."
"During the 18th century, the hongs were the primary points of contact between Western traders and Chinese officials."
창고나 공장 등을 이루는 일군의 건물.
A row or group of buildings used as a warehouse or factory.
예문:
"The old industrial district was characterized by massive hongs that stored silk and spices."
"A single hong could house hundreds of workers and vast quantities of export goods."
공산화 이전 광둥에 위치했던 외국 자본의 공장 또는 상관.
A foreign-owned factory or trading post located in Canton (Guangzhou) prior to the communist revolution.
예문:
"Many European powers maintained their own hongs along the Pearl River."
"The destruction of the hongs during the conflict marked a significant turning point in regional trade relations."