混社会: Meaning?
danjo
October 29, 2007, 10:03 AM posted in General DiscussionMy friend used this word today and I can't find it in any dictionaries, but it intrigues me. She was telling a story about an older man pursuing her that she's not so sure about; it seems he's one of those doctors who uses their power to make money (doctors not treating patients until they receive a bribe is a problem in China) and she said he's involved in the 混社会. It's obviously not a good thing and I think I have the general idea ("dirty society"?) but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this word.
wildyaks
October 29, 2007, 10:21 AMShe didn't say黑社会, did she? That's the term I have come across for the "black society", the triads, the Chinese mafia, whatever you want to call them. I guess they come in all colours and forms...