daai6 hyun1大圈
Definition
Guangzhou, or gangsters from mainland China committing crimes in Hong Kong and Macau.
- Guangzhou
- slangMainland gang; gangsters from southern China committing crimes in Hong Kong or Macau
How it's used
Originating from the practice of using a circle to represent the character 州 in 廣州, this term has evolved into a label for criminal syndicates originating from mainland China. It carries a strong negative connotation and is primarily associated with organized crime, smuggling, or violent activities in Hong Kong and Macau. While it can refer to the city of Guangzhou in specific historical or coded contexts, it is almost exclusively used today to describe these specific criminal groups.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to people from Guangzhou in a neutral or friendly way, as it is highly offensive and implies criminality. It is not a geographical term for the city in modern daily speech.
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Grammar guides
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