duk6 jeng4獨贏独赢
Jyutpingduk6 jeng4
Yaleduhk yèhng
Definition
To win a horse racing bet by correctly predicting the first-place finisher.
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How it's used
Specifically refers to betting on a horse to finish in first place in horse racing. It is a technical term used at the betting counter or when discussing racing strategies. Outside of the racecourse, it is rarely used to describe winning in other contexts like sports or games.
Examples
Which horse do you think will win?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe winning a general game or competition, as it is strictly tied to the betting terminology of horse racing.
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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.
