ji4 wo2 joeng4 hong2怡和洋行
Jyutpingji4 wo2 joeng4 hong2
Yaleyìh wó yèuhng hóng
Definition
Jardine Matheson, an influential British trading company and conglomerate.
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How it's used
This name is deeply embedded in the history of Hong Kong as one of the original British trading houses. Locals often refer to it simply as 怡和 when the context of the company is already clear. It carries a sense of historical prestige and old money status in the local business community.
Examples
My grandfather used to work at Jardine Matheson.
Do you know where Jardine Matheson is located?
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