散仔 (saan2 zai2) — a temporary worker; a low-level member (of a gang or organization) in Cantonese

saanˊ²zaiˊ²
Mandarin Pinyin: san4 zai3

Meaning of 散仔

nouna temporary worker; a low-level member (of a gang or organization)
nouna nickname for someone with no authoritative powers who just does menial tasks / odd jobs / follows orders from superiors, often used to refer to police constables at lower ranks whose duties are to just obey orders from above

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