hong

This is the 730th most frequent Malay word.


hong

In Malay, "hong" typically refers to a "hall" or "large room," though its meaning may vary depending on context.


In this sentence, 'hong' means a gap or opening.

Dia membuka hong di pintu itu.

He opened the gap in that door.


Here, 'hong' refers to a hole, implying something one should be cautious about.

Kita harus berhati-hati dengan hong yang tajam ini.

We must be careful with this sharp hole.


In this context, 'hong' metaphorically means an opportunity or chance.

Peperiksaan itu memberi saya hong untuk berbuat lebih baik pada masa akan datang.

That exam gave me an opportunity to do better in the future.