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Hing may refer to:

  • Asafoetida, a spice derived from the plant Ferula assa-foetida
  • Hing Tong (1922–2007), American mathematician
  • Kwan Tak Hing (1905–1996), Hong Kong actor
  • Kwong Siu Hing (born 1929), Chinese billionaire
  • Lai Yee Hing (21st century), Singaporean organic chemistry professor
  • Leung Hing Kit (born 1989), Hong Kong professional football player
  • Lew Hing (1858–1934), American businessman
  • Ng Moon Hing (born 1955), Anglican bishop
  • Hing (surname)
Hing (surname)

Hing is an English surname, recorded in London from the 17th century.

It is probably from the name of a 'lost' settlement in England, although it has been suggested that it means hingemaker. This is unlikely, as hinges were usually made by blacksmiths.

It is also an ancient Chinese surname, known in Chinese character , with the people carrying this surname distributing mostly in Southern China. The spelling is for Cantonese; as for Mandarin it is Qing.

Usage examples of "hing".

Her een strangely breet,--her face like a sheet, An her long hair hings ovver her breast.