Where does “Hong Kong” come from?
Hong Kong (English) comes from Cantonese 香港 — fragrant harbour.
Hong Kong (English): Hong Kong Island, the site of the city of the same name, lying off Guangdong (Canton) province
Definitions
- Hong Kong Island, the site of the city of the same name, lying off Guangdong (Canton) province
Ancestry of “Hong Kong”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cantonese | 香港 | fragrant harbour |