dou2 haak3賭客赌客

Jyutpingdou2 haak3

Yaledóu haak

名詞

Definition

Gambler; a customer who gambles in a casino.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on individuals actively participating in gambling activities within a casino or betting establishment. It carries a slightly clinical or observational tone, often used by staff or security to identify patrons. Unlike more general terms for people who gamble, this highlights the customer relationship with the venue.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個dou2賭haak3客syu1輸zo2咗hou2好do1多cin2錢aa4呀。

That gambler lost a lot of money.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到go2嗰go3個dou2賭haak3客喺hai2邊？

Do you see where that gambler is?

Common phrases

zik1職jip6業dou2賭haak3客

professional gambler

daai6大dou2賭haak3客

high roller

Common mistake

Avoid using this for someone who just bets casually with friends, as it implies a commercial or professional setting. It is not a general term for a person who has a gambling addiction, for which 賭徒 is more appropriate.