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Definition
A gambling city; a city famous for its casino industry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cities like Las Vegas or Macau that are globally recognized for their casino industries. It is rarely used for local illegal gambling dens or small scale betting spots, which are usually called 賭檔. The term carries a slightly glamorous or adventurous connotation associated with international travel.
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He really likes going to gambling cities to play a few rounds.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
