gaai3 dou2戒賭戒赌
Jyutpinggaai3 dou2
Yalegaai dóu
Definition
To quit or give up gambling.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the cessation of gambling habits, often carrying a sense of urgency or personal resolution. It is frequently used in the context of seeking help or making a firm promise to family members. The term is distinct from general words for quitting habits because it carries a heavy social and moral weight in local culture.
Examples
He is determined to quit gambling because he doesn't want to lose money anymore.
Related words
Common phrases
determined to quit gambling
successfully quit gambling
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 戒煙 or 戒酒, which follow the same structure but refer to smoking and drinking respectively. Ensure you do not use it as a noun to mean a gambling addiction, which is instead referred to as 賭癮.
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Grammar guides
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