duk6 hiu1毒梟毒枭
Jyutpingduk6 hiu1
Yaleduhk hīu
Definition
Drug lord; the leader of a drug trafficking syndicate.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in news reports, crime dramas, or when discussing historical figures involved in illegal narcotics. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is not used in casual conversation to describe someone who is merely annoying or socially awkward, unlike the slang use of 毒男.
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This drug lord was finally arrested by the police.
Related words
Common phrases
major drug lord
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 毒男, which refers to a socially isolated or unpopular male. Using 毒梟 to describe a person who is just socially awkward would be extremely confusing and unintentionally aggressive.
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