sei3 jat1 ng5四一五
Jyutpingsei3 jat1 ng5
Yalesei yāt ńgh
Definition
An advisor or administrator in a triad gang.
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How it's used
This term originates from the secret society code where the numbers represent specific ranks within the triad hierarchy. It refers to the 'white paper fan' or advisor role, whose primary responsibility is to provide strategic planning and mediation rather than direct combat. Using this term in casual conversation is often associated with pop culture references to triad films rather than actual gang involvement.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is a four-one-five in the gang.
Related words
Common phrases
white paper fan (another name for the advisor)
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a general consultant or advisor in a professional setting, as it is strictly tied to criminal organization terminology and carries a heavy negative connotation.
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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.
