lung4 tau4 daai6 lou2龍頭大佬龙头大佬
Jyutpinglung4 tau4 daai6 lou2
Yalelùhng tàuh daaih lóu
Definition
The boss or leader of a triad.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Originally referring to the head of a secret society or triad organization, this term is now frequently used in business and politics to describe the most powerful or influential person in a specific industry or group. It carries a sense of authority that commands both respect and fear. While it retains its criminal connotation in movies and fiction, its metaphorical use is common in everyday gossip about corporate power struggles.
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I heard that triad leader is very fierce.
Related words
Common phrases
to act as the leader
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe a regular boss or manager, as it implies a level of absolute, often illicit or semi-illicit, power that is inappropriate for standard professional settings.
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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.
