dau1 jan4 jap6 wui2兜人入會兜人入会
Jyutpingdau1 jan4 jap6 wui2
Yaledāu yàhn yahp wúi
Definition
To recruit, lure, or solicit people to join an organization or gang.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a strong negative connotation and is specifically associated with triad activities or predatory recruitment schemes. It implies a sense of manipulation or coercion rather than a voluntary invitation. The term is frequently used in cautionary advice to warn others about suspicious individuals approaching strangers in public spaces.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard recruitment terms like 請人 or 招募, which are used for legitimate jobs. Using 兜人入會 in a professional context will sound like you are accusing the company of being a criminal organization.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
