WORD TRIP
Hong Kong
The words Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour” but did you know that every time you utter the word “Kowloon” you are saying “nine dragons”? Folklore says that when a young emperor noticed the area’s eight hills, he named the land “eight dragons.” However, one of his servants pointed out that the emperor himself must be considered a dragon as well, making it nine.
Word for “Hello” in Hong Kong: Néih hóu
