waan4 tau4環頭环头
Jyutpingwaan4 tau4
Yalewàahn tàuh
Definition
An area, territory, or district; specifically a police district or a triad turf.
- a police district, precinct, or beat
- slangthe turf or territory controlled by a triad group
- historicalHong Kong Island, or its early administrative districts known as the Four Circuits
colloquialplacespeople
How it's used
Originally referring to the four administrative districts of Victoria City in colonial Hong Kong, the term has evolved to describe any specific territory under the influence of a particular group. It is frequently used in crime dramas to denote the turf of a triad gang or the jurisdiction of a local police station. Using it to refer to a generic neighborhood or residential district can sound slightly dated or overly dramatic.
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There have been a lot more police patrolling this area lately.
Do you know which boss is in charge of this territory?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a general neighborhood or district like 區 or 地方, as it carries a strong connotation of territorial control, whether by law enforcement or criminal organizations.
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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.
