贂 (chěn) - Gamble — to wager or bet money on & to engage in games of chance.

贂Tone 3

chěn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

贂 · chěn

Gamble — to wager or bet money on an uncertain outcome;

to engage in games of chance.

Gamble — to wager or bet money onto engage in games of chance.

Usage highlights

GamblingGamble moneyGambling denGambling addictionGambling debtIllegal gambling

Synonyms

  • 赌— to bet, gamble
  • 博— to gamble, game

Antonyms

  • 戒— abstain, quit
  • 禁— prohibit, ban

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lost all his money gambling (贂博).
  • Gambling addiction is a serious problem (贂瘾).
  • The casino is a place for gambling (贂场).
  • They were arrested for illegal gambling (非法贂博).

Collocations

  • Gambling(贂博)
  • Gamble money(贂钱)
  • Gambling den(贂场)
  • Gambling addiction(贂瘾)
  • Gambling debt(贂债)
  • Illegal gambling(非法贂博)

Idioms

  • To gamble away one's family fortune(贂尽家财)
  • Gambling leads to ruin(贂博致贫)
  • Addicted to gambling(沉迷贂博)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gambling has a long history in Chinese culture but is generally viewed negatively in mainstream Confucian values.
  • In modern China, gambling is strictly prohibited on the mainland except in special administrative regions like Macau.
  • The character appears in legal contexts related to prohibition of gambling activities.

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