dou2 tou4賭徒赌徒
Jyutpingdou2 tou4
Yaledóu tòuh
Definition
A gambler, or by extension, a frequent risk-taker.
- gambler; a person who is keen on gambling
- figurativerisk-taker; someone who frequently takes big risks
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who is addicted to betting or habitually takes high-stakes risks. While it literally describes a person who gambles, it is often used metaphorically to criticize someone who makes reckless decisions in life or business without considering the consequences.
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He is addicted to gambling, he is simply a gambler.
You are taking such risks in business, do you want to be a gambler?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who just plays a casual game of mahjong or buys a lottery ticket once in a while. It carries a strong negative connotation of addiction or lack of self-control.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
