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Jyutpinghoi1 hoeng1 tong4
Yalehōi hēung tòhng
Definition
A triad judicial hearing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional ritualistic internal disciplinary hearings held by triad societies to judge members who have violated gang rules. It carries a heavy, ominous tone, implying that the outcome will be severe punishment or expulsion. While it originates from historical secret society rituals, it is now primarily used in crime dramas or when describing serious internal conflicts within criminal organizations.
Examples
I heard they are holding a triad hearing tonight to settle internal disputes.
Who dares to hold a triad trial here?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold a triad trial
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a casual meeting or a formal business hearing, as it carries a specific criminal connotation that can sound aggressive or threatening in everyday conversation.
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