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Jyutpingdaap6 jau2

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Definition

To recruit a large number of members into a triad gang.

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How it's used

This term is specifically rooted in triad culture and carries a heavy criminal connotation. It refers to the act of expanding a gang's influence by bringing in new recruits, often through coercion or social pressure. Using this word outside of describing actual gang activity can sound extremely aggressive or suspicious.

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for making friends, but it is strictly limited to the context of gang recruitment. Using it to describe inviting friends to a party or gathering is incorrect and will sound very strange to locals.