hoeng1 zyu2香主

Jyutpinghoeng1 zyu2

Yalehēung jyú

名詞

Definition

Incense master, a senior rank in a triad or gang.

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How it's used

Historically associated with secret societies like the Triads, this term refers to a specific leadership role responsible for conducting initiation rituals involving incense. While it carries a strong sense of traditional hierarchy and underground culture, it is rarely used in modern professional contexts outside of historical discussions or crime fiction. It implies a level of authority that is deeply rooted in ritualistic brotherhood rather than corporate management.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢ji5以cin4前hai6係go2嗰go3個bong1幫wui2會ge3嘅hoeng1香zyu2主。

He used to be an incense master in that gang.

teng1聽gong2講keoi5佢sing1升zo2咗zou6做hoeng1香zyu2主laa1喇。

I heard he has been promoted to incense master.

Common phrases

bong1幫wui2會hoeng1香zyu2主

gang incense master

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a religious role, as it is almost exclusively linked to gang hierarchy in a Cantonese context. Using it to describe a temple keeper or a religious leader would be confusing and inaccurate.