Definition
三合会 refers to the Triad Society, a secret society that originated in the early Qing dynasty with the aim of overthrowing the Manchu rule. In modern contexts, it often denotes organized crime groups that trace their roots to these historical societies. You will most frequently encounter this term in historical writings, crime reports, and discussions about Chinese organized crime.
n.
(historical) Triad Societya Qing-era anti-Manchu secret society(modern) triadorganized crime group linked to Chinese secret societies
Examples
- ，三合会。Qīng cháo chūqī, Sān hé huì shì yí gè fǎnduì Mǎnzhōu tǒngzhì de mìmì zǔzhī.In the early Qing dynasty, the Triad Society was a secret organization that opposed Manchu rule.
- 三合会。Xiānggǎng diànyǐng jīngcháng miáoxiě Sān hé huì de nèibù dòuzhēng.Hong Kong movies often depict the internal struggles of triads.
- 三合会。Jǐngfāng zuìjìn pòhuò le yí gè yǔ Sān hé huì yǒuguān de dàxíng fànzuì jítuán.The police recently uncovered a large criminal group connected to the Triad Society.
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