caak3 gaa1拆家
Jyutpingcaak3 gaa1
Yalechaak gā
Definition
A distributor or middleman, especially one dealing in illegal drugs.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of illegal drug trafficking to refer to mid level dealers who distribute to smaller street level sellers. While it can technically apply to other wholesale distribution chains, using it outside of illicit activities often carries a sarcastic or dramatic tone. It implies a hierarchical structure rather than just a simple shopkeeper.
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go3個goExamples
The police arrested several distributors for investigation.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拆屋 which means to demolish a house. The character 拆 here refers to breaking down a bulk supply into smaller portions for distribution.
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