syu1 gon1 syu1 zeng6輸乾輸淨输干输净
Jyutpingsyu1 gon1 syu1 zeng6
Yalesyū gōn syū jehng
Definition
To lose everything, especially to be completely cleaned out in gambling.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of finality and regret, specifically highlighting the total depletion of one's financial resources due to gambling. It is often used to describe a state of being completely broke after a losing streak rather than just a single bad bet. The repetition of the word 輸 emphasizes the thoroughness of the loss.
Examples
He gambled until he lost everything, it is truly miserable.
Did you lose everything? Do you still have money for the bus?
Related words
Common phrases
to lose one's shirt
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase to describe losing items in a general sense, such as misplacing keys or losing a game of chess. It is strictly reserved for financial loss resulting from gambling or high-risk speculation.
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Grammar guides
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