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Definition
A gang, secret society, triad, or organized group with specific aims.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to organized groups that operate outside the law or maintain a clandestine structure. While it carries a historical connotation of brotherhood or martial arts clans, in modern Hong Kong it is almost exclusively used to describe criminal syndicates or gangs. It is a more formal or descriptive term compared to the blunt and common 黑社會.
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He joined a secret society before and it is hard to get out.
This secret society has a lot of influence in this district.
Related words
Common phrases
to join a secret society
influence of a secret society
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe legitimate organizations or clubs, as it carries a strong implication of illicit or underground activity. It is not a generic term for any group or association.
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