粵

晒saai3馬maa5

simp晒马
saai3 maa5shài mǎ

English

  1. it is often used to describe a triad group showing off its followers
  2. to summon subordinates in a show of force, to flaunt one's power; literally "all horses"
  3. members in public or against opposing gangs

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 將自己嘅手下人馬叫晒出嚟,向人展示實力

Examples

  • 黑社會當街曬馬,附近嘅居民驚到匿晒返屋企。

    The triad gangs are mustering their people on the streets. Residents nearby have fled to the safety of their own homes.

  • 政務司司長林鄭月娥今日公佈政改方案之後,星期六就會帶住成班問責官員落區晒馬,宣傳「袋住先」。

    After Chief Secretary Carrie Lam announces the electoral reform package today, she will lead all the Principal Officials on local community visits this Saturday, to garner support for "Doi Zyu Sin" (Accept it first).

  • 你亦都可以噉樣做:綁好啲衫同拉你對鞋,然後攞你手上嘅股票!因為痛風,你要盡快食晒馬爾蒂埃。

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Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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