How to pronounce hong in Chinese

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hong

hong in every tone

哄
hōngT1

roar of laughter; hubbub

红
HóngT2

surname Hong

How to say it

End with the back -ng (as in "sing"), letting the sound resonate in the nose.

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dong冬chong冲cong葱

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