baak6 zi2 sin3白紙扇白纸扇

Jyutpingbaak6 zi2 sin3

Yalebaahk jí sin

名詞

Definition

An advisor or strategist within a triad organization.

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How it's used

Originally referring to a strategist or advisor in traditional Chinese secret societies, this term is now used specifically within the context of Hong Kong triad hierarchies. It denotes a member responsible for planning, negotiation, and administrative duties rather than frontline combat. The term carries a slightly archaic or cinematic feel, as modern criminal organizations often operate differently than the traditional structures depicted in classic Hong Kong films.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2社se5團tyun4入jap6面min6係hai6做zou6白baak6紙zi2扇㗎。

He acts as the advisor in the triad society.

teng1聽gong2講go2嗰go3個baak6白zi2紙sin3扇hou2好jau5有gai3計mau4謀。

I heard that advisor is very strategic.

Common phrases

se5社tyun4團baak6白zi2紙sin3扇

triad society advisor

Common mistake

Do not use this term to describe a regular office advisor or consultant, as it carries a strong and specific criminal connotation. It is strictly reserved for the triad hierarchy.