saai3 hang4 maa5晒行馬晒行马
Jyutpingsaai3 hang4 maa5
Yalesaai hàhng máh
Definition
To gather a large crowd of people, typically triad members, to make a show of force or intimidate others.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the act of gathering a large group of people to intimidate rivals, often as a prelude to a physical confrontation. It carries a strong connotation of triad activity and public disorder. Using this phrase implies a serious situation involving group aggression rather than a simple gathering of friends.
Examples
They were showing off their numbers in the street last night, it was terrifying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply gathering friends for a party or a protest. The term is strictly associated with gang intimidation and criminal posturing, making it inappropriate for non-violent or non-criminal contexts.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
