TONG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TONG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TONG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Tong

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 19th century: from Chinese (Cantonese) t'ōng, literally ‘meeting place’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: tɒŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(in the US) a Chinese association or secret society, frequently associated with organized crime

Short Definition:

Chinese association or secret society

Examples:
  • the tong wars in Chinatown

Word: Tong

Speech Type: Verb

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