dou2 cin2賭錢赌钱
Jyutpingdou2 cin2
Yaledóu chín
Definition
To gamble with money.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of wagering money rather than general gaming or competition. It carries a negative connotation in most social contexts, often implying a habitual or problematic behavior rather than casual play. When referring to the activity as a noun, speakers often use 賭博 instead.
Examples
He gambles all the time and has lost a lot of money.
Are you interested in going to gamble tomorrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe playing board games or card games for fun, as 賭錢 explicitly implies money is at stake. For casual gaming, use 玩牌 or 玩遊戲 instead.
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Grammar guides
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