noun
jong
jong
noun
1
A fortified Tibetan building, usually serving as both a monastery and a fortress, that anchors a local district.
"The old jong overlooks the valley from a rocky outcrop."
2
A friendly, informal way of addressing a young man.
""Hey, jong, where are you headed?" he called out."
How to Use Jong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Tibetan fortress-monastery, or, informally, a casual way to address a young guy.
Word Forms
jongs plural, jongs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Tibetan word for a fortress or district castle.