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hui

hui

1 9.9
A secret Chinese group of people with a shared goal
  • noun
  • /hweɪ/
: hui
  • Many secret societies like the Hui shaped the history of Chinese communities abroad.

Examples

  • The Hui often organize events to promote their unique traditions and heritage.

  • However, the nine Dragons he described as Hui Chong Dong Qi, it resonates in my guts and in my belly.

  • The Hui is known for their distinct cultural practices and delicious cuisine.

Synonyms

29 6.3

A group whose members keep their identity and activities hidden from others

is a Chinese group that can be open and focus on shared interest
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  • US
8 9.9

A Chinese community group that helps and protects members, often in secret

is a Chinese group for shared purpose rather than only immigrant fraternal groups

How Secret

hui
1 9.9
society
495 3.0
association
849 2.8
to group
47 1.2

Surface Forms

hui singular
huis plural

Etymology

Hui for a Chinese society comes from the Chinese word 会 which means 'meeting' or 'association', so a hui is like a club or group of people who join for a shared purpose.