lok6 zyu3落注
Jyutpinglok6 zyu3
Yalelohk jyu
Definition
To place a bet; to wager.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is primarily associated with gambling contexts, such as horse racing or casinos. It carries a slightly more casual or action-oriented feel compared to the more formal 投注. You will often hear it used when discussing the act of putting money down on a specific outcome.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 落去, which means to go down or to proceed. While both start with 落, the second character 注 specifically anchors this to the act of wagering.
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