hon
/hʌn/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈʌn] /hʌn/ (ame, ipa) · [hˈɑn] /ˈhən/ (ame, mw) · /ɒn/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈɑn] /ɑːn/ (ame, ipa)
hon — noun
1. a short, affectionate way of saying 'honey', used when you speak to someone you
a short, affectionate way of saying 'honey', used when you speak to someone you care about or want to treat warmly
Thanks for saving me a seat near the window, hon.
hon at the end of a friendly sentence
Hon, your tea is getting cold on the kitchen table.
Hon, + statement
The florist handed over the roses and said, "Take care, hon."
Your phone has been ringing on the counter for five minutes, hon.
At the cafe, the owner asked, "More soup, hon, or are you full?"
文法句型
Hon, + statement
sentence + hon
用法筆記
Usually used in direct speech, especially at the beginning or end of a sentence. Common in casual, warm, or service-friendly talk rather than in formal situations.
常見錯誤
hon — abbreviation
1. a written short form of 'Honourable' placed before some people's names as an off
a written short form of 'Honourable' placed before some people's names as an official title, especially in British use
The invitation listed Hon. Sarah Okoro as the guest speaker.
Hon. + full name on an invitation
Please send the letter to Hon. David Chen at City Hall.
On the program, Hon. Maria Lewis opened the awards ceremony.
The clerk asked whether Hon. James Patel would attend the hearing.
- Honourable
the full written title that Hon. shortens
文法句型
Hon. + full name
the Hon. + full name
用法筆記
Written title placed before a person's name in official or ceremonial contexts. Distinguish from sense 2, where Hon. shortens 'honorary' inside the title of a role or position.
常見錯誤
2. a written short form of 'honorary' used inside the name of a role to show that i
a written short form of 'honorary' used inside the name of a role to show that it is held as an honour rather than as a regular paid job
Her name badge read Hon. Treasurer of the neighborhood charity.
Hon. + role title
The notice thanked Amir for serving as Hon. Secretary this year.
serve as Hon. + role title
On the website, Lotte was listed as Hon. Librarian for the museum.
The poster announced Hana as Hon. Curator for the summer festival.
- honorary
the full word; Hon. is the shortened written form inside titles
文法句型
Hon. + role title
serve as Hon. + role title
用法筆記
Used inside a formal position name such as 'Hon. Secretary' or 'Hon. Treasurer'. Distinguish from sense 1, which goes before a person's name rather than before the name of a role.