jau5 bui3 ging2 jan4 si6有背㬌人士
Jyutpingjau5 bui3 ging2 jan4 si6
Yaleyáuh bui gíng yàhn sih
Definition
Someone with a triad background or connections.
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How it's used
This is a euphemism used to avoid directly calling someone a triad member, which can be sensitive or dangerous. It functions as a polite or cautious way to signal that a person or business is associated with organized crime. You will often hear it in news reports or when people are warning others to stay away from certain venues.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a background in a professional sense, as the term is almost exclusively used to imply criminal or triad associations. Using it to describe someone's career history will cause significant confusion.
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