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Definition

A triad boss or gang leader.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the elected or appointed leader of a triad faction, often serving a fixed term. It carries a sense of authority within the underworld hierarchy and is rarely used outside of discussions concerning organized crime or related media. The term implies a formal position of power rather than just being a senior member.

Measure word

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Examples

teng1聽gong2講keoi5佢hai6係go2嗰go3個bong1幫wui2會ge3嘅co5坐gun2館。

I heard he is the leader of that triad group.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個zou6做gan2緊co5坐gun2館aa4呀？

Do you know who is currently serving as the leader?

Common phrases

ging3競syun2選co5坐gun2館

run for the position of leader

lin4連jam6任co5坐gun2館

be re-elected as leader

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general terms for a boss like 老闆, as it is strictly reserved for criminal organizations. Using it in a professional or casual business context would be highly inappropriate and confusing.