English
Pronunciation
IPA|/tɹaɪ.æd/
Noun
triad (triads)
- A grouping of three
- A chord in music consisting of a root tone, the tone two degrees higher, and the tone four degrees higher in a given scale.
Translations
German: Dreiklang m (2)
Noun
triad (triads)
- A collective term that describes many branches of the underground society based in Hong Kong.
Etymology
rfc-level|Etymology not at level 3
Coined by the British authorities in Hong Kong, referring to the triangular shape of the Chinese character for "secret society".
Translations
Cantonese: ���
German: Triade
See also
mafia
tong
yakuza
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