미국 등지의 중국인 결사, 비밀 결사 또는 협회
A Chinese association or secret society, especially in the United States, historically involved in community support or organized crime.
예문:
"The novel depicts the complex power dynamics within a San Francisco tong during the 1920s."
"Many early tongs were established as mutual aid societies to support Chinese immigrants in a new country."
집게나 부젓가락 등을 사용하여 물건을 집어 올리거나 모으다
To lift, handle, or collect objects, such as oysters or logs, using a pair of tongs.
예문:
"Local harvesters continue to tong for oysters using traditional long-handled tools in the shallow bay."
"The chef carefully tonged the hot coals to redistribute the heat under the grill."