hak1 se5 wui2 zi6 tau4 jau2黑社會字頭友黑社会字头友
Jyutpinghak1 se5 wui2 zi6 tau4 jau2
Yalehāk séh wúi jih tàuh yáu
Definition
A member of a criminal organization or triad society.
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How it's used
This term is a highly informal and derogatory way to refer to triad members. It emphasizes the gang affiliation rather than just the person, often implying a sense of danger or social disapproval. It is rarely used in polite company and carries a strong negative connotation.
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He is always hanging out with members of criminal organizations.
Why are you talking to those gang members?
Related words
Common phrases
to join a criminal organization
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to ordinary people or even just rowdy individuals, as it specifically targets those involved in organized crime. Using it casually can sound overly dramatic or aggressive.
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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.
