Airport code for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, or a Chinese surname.
As airport code, derived from Houston's first three letters following IATA naming conventions. As a Chinese surname (侯), it means 'marquis' or 'lord' and has ancient noble origins in Chinese history.
Houston has two major airports - HOU (Hobby) for domestic flights and IAH (Intercontinental) for international travel, often confusing travelers. The Chinese surname Hou is shared by notable figures including NBA player Hou Yifan, showing how three letters can represent vastly different cultural meanings.
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