cyun3 zi2串仔
Jyutpingcyun3 zi2
Yalechyun jí
Definition
A young male gangster or punk who hangs around on the streets.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disdain and implies that the person is not just a criminal but also behaves in an arrogant or provocative manner. It is specifically used for younger, low-level street thugs rather than high-ranking triad members. The word conveys a visual image of someone loitering in public spaces with a defiant attitude.
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go3個goExamples
Those few street punks are smoking on the street corner.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 串, which means arrogant or cocky. While a 串仔 is likely to be 串, the noun specifically refers to the person's social role as a street-level delinquent.
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