sau1 to4 dei2收陀地
Jyutpingsau1 to4 dei2
Yalesāu tòh déi
Definition
To extort protection money from local businesses, typically associated with triads.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of demanding protection money from local businesses, a practice historically associated with triad gangs. The term carries a strong negative connotation and is used to describe criminal intimidation rather than legitimate business transactions. It is often used in the context of news reports or gossip about local crime.
Examples
That shop is always being extorted by triads.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for collecting money or rent, as it implies criminal extortion and carries a specific cultural weight related to organized crime.
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Grammar guides
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