daam2 bok3 daam2膽搏膽胆搏胆
Jyutpingdaam2 bok3 daam2
Yaledáam bok dáam
Definition
To take an exceptionally high risk.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
This phrase carries a sense of reckless gambling or daring, often implying that the person is putting something significant on the line. It is frequently used to describe situations where the outcome is highly uncertain and potentially disastrous. It emphasizes the audacity of the action rather than just the act of taking a risk.
Examples
He took a huge risk playing the stock market this time and ended up losing all his money.
Are you really going to take such a big risk to try out this job?
Related words
Common phrases
to take a huge risk to try something
to take a high-stakes risk in investing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冒險, which is a more neutral or literary term for taking risks. 膽搏膽 is strictly colloquial and implies a sense of 'all-in' desperation or extreme bravado that is not present in standard vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
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