daai6 dai2大底
Jyutpingdaai6 dai2
Yaledaaih dái
Definition
Senior triad member; any triad rank above an ordinary junior member.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to high ranking members within a triad society, often those who have significant influence or control over a specific territory or business. It carries a heavy connotation of underworld authority and is rarely used in polite or professional settings. The term is heavily associated with Hong Kong crime films and local lore regarding organized crime structures.
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I heard this shop is managed by senior triad members.
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Common phrases
senior triad member calls the shots
to seek help or protection from a senior triad member
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of big bottom or base, as the context is strictly restricted to criminal hierarchy. Using it in a general conversation to describe a boss or a leader in a legitimate business will sound very strange and potentially aggressive.
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