* Paulownia tree: This is the most common meaning of "tong." The paulownia tree (also called the princess tree) is a tall, deciduous tree with large, heart-shaped leaves and beautiful purple flowers. It's native to China and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and furniture making.
* Metal box: "Tong" can also mean a metal box, especially one used for storing things.
* Together, all: This meaning is less common, but "tong" can also mean together, all when used in certain phrases.
The specific meaning of "tong" will depend on the context of the sentence or phrase.
For example:
* 桐木 (tóng mù): This means paulownia wood.
* 铁桶 (tiě tǒng): This means iron barrel.
* 我们大家 (wǒmen dàjiā): This means we all.
Do you have any specific context in mind? Perhaps you could provide me with a sentence or phrase where you saw the word "tong" used, and I could help you understand its meaning.