daai6 wong4大皇
Jyutpingdaai6 wong4
Yaledaaih wòhng
Definition
The boss of a large crime syndicate; Mr. Big.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Carries a strong cinematic or underworld connotation, often used when discussing triad hierarchies or fictional crime dramas. It implies a level of untouchable authority and power that is rarely used to describe legitimate business leaders unless one is being sarcastic or dramatic.
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go3個goExamples
I heard the boss of this district is quite young.
Related words
Common phrases
to be the big boss
the mastermind behind the scenes
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a normal boss or manager, as it specifically refers to criminal leadership and will sound bizarre or overly aggressive in a professional setting.
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