sik6 to4 dei2食陀地
Jyutpingsik6 to4 dei2
Yalesihk tòh déi
Definition
To make a living by collecting protection money in an area controlled by one's gang.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of extorting money from local businesses or street vendors by a criminal group. The term carries a strong negative connotation and is associated with triad activity. It is rarely used in formal contexts and is mostly heard in crime dramas or when discussing local street-level crime.
Examples
Those thugs are collecting protection money here again.
By what right do they collect protection money on this street?
Related words
Common phrases
specializing in collecting protection money
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general extortion or theft. It specifically implies a territorial claim where the perpetrator acts as if they own or control the area.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
