what family does the chinese gong belong to ?
1 Gong â The first member of the Chinese nobility, a Gong is equivalent to the duke in British feudal hierarchy. 2  They were a part of Shang royal family. 3  The lord of Song was granted this rank.4  Hou â The member next to the gong in the Chinese nobility was Hou equivalent to marquis in British feudal hierarchy. They were a part of Shang royal family. 2  The lord of Song was granted this rank. 3  Hou â The member next to the gong in the Chinese nobility was Hou equivalent to marquis in British feudal hierarchy.