gwan3 dai2棍底
Jyutpinggwan3 dai2
Yalegwan dái
Definition
Red Pole; a rank in a triad gang.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a high ranking official within a triad society, often tasked with managing violent operations or enforcement. The term carries a strong underworld connotation and is rarely used outside of discussions regarding criminal organizations or crime fiction. It is distinct from other ranks like 坐館 or 白紙扇, which carry different administrative or strategic responsibilities.
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I heard he used to be a Red Pole in the triad.
Related words
Common phrases
Triad Red Pole
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a literal stick or pole, as the character 棍 is part of a specific triad hierarchy title rather than a physical object.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
