laan6 dou2 ji6爛賭二烂赌二

Jyutpinglaan6 dou2 ji6

Yalelaahn dóu yih

Definition

A gambling addict; a compulsive gambler.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and social stigma, often used to label someone whose obsession with gambling has negatively impacted their life. The suffix 二 is a common way in Cantonese to create a derogatory nickname for someone who habitually engages in a specific negative behavior. It is much more personal and insulting than simply saying someone likes to gamble.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日heoi3去dou2賭cin2錢，zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個laan6爛dou2賭ji2二lai2嚟㗎。

He gambles all the time, he really is a gambling addict.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再zou6做laan6爛dou2賭ji2二laa3喇，uk1屋kei2企jan4人hou2好daam1擔sam1心nei5你。

Stop being a gambling addict, your family is very worried about you.

Common phrases

laan6爛dou2賭sing4成sing3性

addicted to gambling

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply saying someone likes to gamble, as this term specifically implies a destructive addiction that defines the person's character. It is not a neutral description and should be used with caution as it can easily cause offense.