daai6 lou2 bui3大佬輩大佬辈

Jyutpingdaai6 lou2 bui3

Yaledaaih lóu bui

Definition

Triad members of a high status who act as the big brothers of a gang.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to individuals who have attained a senior, respected position within a criminal organization. While it literally translates to big brother generation, it implies a level of seniority and authority that commands fear or deference from lower-ranking members. It is often used to describe someone who has been around for a long time and holds significant sway over gang operations.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個jan4人hai6係se5社tyun4團jap6入min6面ge3嘅daai6大lou2佬bui3輩lai2嚟㗎。

That guy is a high-ranking big brother in the triad society.

nei5你m4唔hou2好lyun6亂lai4嚟，keoi5佢hai6係daai6大lou2佬bui3輩，hou2好jau5有sai3勢lik6力。

Don't mess around, he's a high-ranking triad member and has a lot of influence.

Common phrases

se5社tyun4團daai6大lou2佬bui3輩

a high-ranking triad big brother

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 大佬, which is a generic term for a boss or an older brother. 大佬輩 specifically highlights the status and seniority within a hierarchy, often carrying a more serious or ominous tone.