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Definition
Gambling den; typically refers to a small, illegal, or informal establishment for gambling.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong connotation of illegality and secrecy, often implying a small, makeshift operation rather than a formal casino. It is frequently used in news reports or casual conversation regarding police raids or criminal activity in older residential districts.
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Where are there still gambling dens in this area?
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Common phrases
to raid a gambling den
to operate a gambling den
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賭場, which refers to a legal, large-scale casino like those in Macau. Using 賭檔 to describe a legitimate casino sounds like you are accusing them of running an illegal operation.
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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.
