haa6 zyu3下注
Jyutpinghaa6 zyu3
Yalehah jyu
Definition
To place a bet; to wager money or other valuables.
neutralmoney
How it's used
While 下注 is understood in formal or written contexts, Cantonese speakers overwhelmingly prefer the verb phrase 落注 in daily conversation. Using 下注 can sound slightly more detached or clinical, similar to reading a news report or a formal gambling regulation. If you are talking to friends about a casual bet, always reach for 落注 instead.
Examples
How much money do you plan to bet tonight?
He always likes to go to the racecourse to place bets.
Related words
Common phrases
betting amount
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 下注 as a noun, but it functions strictly as a verb. To refer to the bet itself, use the noun phrase 賭注.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
