faan2 hak1 zou2反黑組反黑组
Jyutpingfaan2 hak1 zou2
Yalefán hāk jóu
Definition
District Anti Triad Squad
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How it's used
This term is a common abbreviation for the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau. It is widely used in news reports and daily conversation to refer to police officers specializing in gang-related activities. While it sounds professional, it is technically a colloquial shorthand rather than the full official title.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
teng1 gong2 faan2 hak1 zou2 gam1 maan5 wui6 ji5 heoi3 go2 gaan1 zau2 baa1 caa4 paai4
聽講反黑組今晚會去嗰間酒吧查牌。
I heard the anti-triad squad will raid that bar tonight.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 faan2 hak1 zou2 dim2 gaai2 jiu3 wan2 keoi5 faan1 heoi3 man6 waa6
你知唔知反黑組點解要搵佢返去問話？
Do you know why the anti-triad squad needs to bring him in for questioning?
Related words
Common phrases
faan2 hak1 zou2 taam3 jyun4
反黑組探員
anti-triad squad detective
faan2 hak1 zou2 hang4 dung6
反黑組行動
anti-triad operation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general police work, as it specifically refers to the unit dealing with organized crime and triads. Using it to describe a regular patrol officer or a traffic policeman is incorrect.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
