sai3 lik6 faan6 wai4勢力範圍势力范围

Jyutpingsai3 lik6 faan6 wai4

Yalesai lihk faahn wàih

Definition

Sphere of influence; area of influence.

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How it's used

Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe social circles, professional domains, or even specific tables in a restaurant. It carries a slightly dramatic or confrontational tone, implying that someone has established control or dominance over a particular space. It is frequently used when discussing turf wars or territorial disputes between groups.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度hai6係keoi5佢ge3嘅sai3勢lik6力faan6範wai4圍，nei5你m4唔hou2好lyun6亂lai4嚟。

This is his territory, don't mess around here.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭suk6屬jyu1於bin1邊go3個ge3嘅sai3勢lik6力faan6範wai4圍？

Do you know whose territory this shop belongs to?

Common phrases

kwong3擴daai6大sai3勢lik6力faan6範wai4圍

expand one's sphere of influence

cam1侵faan6犯sai3勢lik6力faan6範wai4圍

encroach on someone's territory

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a simple physical location or a workplace department, as it implies a sense of power struggle or exclusive control that may sound overly aggressive in casual conversation.