賭 (dǔ) - To gamble, to bet, to wager & to risk something for potential gain.

賭Tone 3

dǔ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

賭 · dǔ

To gamble, to bet, to wager;

to risk something for potential gain.

To gamble, to bet, to wagerto risk something for potential gain.

Usage highlights

GamblingTo betGamblerGambling denBetting stakesGambling debt

Synonyms

  • 博— To gamble, to play games (more formal)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lost all his money gambling (赌博).
  • They made a bet on the game (打赌).
  • I wouldn't bet on that outcome (我可不赌那个结果).
  • The gambler entered the casino (赌徒进了赌场).

Collocations

  • Gambling(赌博)
  • To bet(打赌)
  • Gambler(赌徒)
  • Gambling den(赌场)
  • Betting stakes(赌注)
  • Gambling debt(赌债)

Idioms

  • To gamble with one's life(赌命)
  • To gamble for victory or defeat(赌胜负)
  • To gamble away one's family fortune(倾家荡产赌)
  • Gambling leads to theft(赌近盗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gambling has a long history in Chinese culture but is generally viewed negatively in mainstream society.
  • In traditional Chinese morality, gambling is considered one of the 'four vices' along with prostitution, drug use, and alcoholism.
  • Despite legal restrictions, gambling remains popular during festivals and in certain regions, particularly Macau which is known as the 'Las Vegas of Asia'.

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