tai2 coeng4睇場睇场
Jyutpingtai2 coeng4
Yaletái chèuhng
Definition
A security guard or bouncer at an entertainment venue or gang-related business.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong implication of underworld involvement or at least working in a grey area of the law. While it literally means watching the venue, it is specifically used for security roles in establishments like nightclubs or mahjong parlours where the presence of triads is often assumed. It is rarely used for standard security guards in office buildings or residential estates.
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That bar hired a few bouncers, they look really fierce.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a professional security guard or a doorman at a respectable hotel, as it would imply they are involved in criminal activity.
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