Jong
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒɒŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jong is a noun meaning A Tibetan building which makes up a prefecture; typically a monastery or fortress.
Meaning
A Tibetan building which makes up a prefecture; typically a monastery or fortress.
More Meanings
- (South Africa, slang) A friendly term of address, especially for a young man.
- Alternative form of djong (“type of sailing ship”).
Example Sentences
When they had gone I went for a solitary ride, rounding the Jong and striking out into the country through a subsidiary village.
However, the Tibetans refused to negotiate – except on the British side of the frontier – and withdrew into their fortress, or jong.
The origin of the Tibetan dzong is not known although there is evidence of Chinese and Mongol influences in the style of their military architecture.
I take out my pocket knife and start to smooth it. What do you want with that stick says Jan. Nothing. Well throw it away. No jong I am going to keep it.
Word Forms
- jongs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include young, yong, wha, gong, bell, cheng.
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