wo4 sing3 wo2和勝和和胜和
Jyutpingwo4 sing3 wo2
Yalewòh sing wó
Definition
Wo Shing Wo, a major triad society in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This refers to one of the largest and most established triad organizations in Hong Kong. It is often referred to simply as 勝和 in casual conversation among locals. Using this term in public or in front of strangers can carry a heavy social stigma due to its criminal associations.
Examples
I heard he used to be a member of Wo Shing Wo.
Do you know where Wo Shing Wo operates?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term casually or jokingly in professional or formal settings, as it is not a neutral term and can be perceived as glorifying or trivializing gang activity.
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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.
