Honing vs Sharpening
Honing and sharpening are related maintenance tasks, but they are not interchangeable.
The practical answer
Sharpening removes material to recreate an edge. Honing is commonly used for edge maintenance/alignment depending on the tool and blade.
What matters most
Follow the knife maker's maintenance guidance, especially for harder or thinner blades.
Where to go next
Next: how often to sharpen.