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Definition
A criminal gang; a triad syndicate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to organized crime groups or triad societies in a Hong Kong context. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used in news reports or when discussing criminal activities. While it describes the group itself, it is rarely used to address members directly.
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That shop is being extorted by a triad gang.
Why on earth do you have connections with triads?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幫會, which can sometimes refer to historical or more neutral associations or clans. Using this term to describe a group of rowdy teenagers is an exaggeration that might sound overly dramatic.
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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.
