xianggang

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Definition of xianggang in English English dictionary

Alternative form of Hong Kong. (especially in the Chinese English language media)

The truly politically correct, however, will already be writing Hong Kong not just as one word but as Xianggang. That is the official version in pinyin, mainland China's version of romanization.

Etymology

() Romanisation of Mandarin 香港 (Xiānggǎng), the common name Hong Kong is derived from Cantonese 香港 (Hēunggóng)