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Definition
A casino; a venue where gambling takes place, usually requiring a license to operate legally.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a commercial establishment where gambling is the primary business. While Macau is famous for these, the term is rarely used in daily life unless discussing travel or specific legal issues, as gambling is strictly regulated in Hong Kong.
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He goes to that casino in Macau to gamble all the time.
Do you know where there is a legal casino?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe informal home gambling games, which are usually referred to as 打牌 or 賭錢 rather than a location.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
