zou6 zong1做莊做庄

Jyutpingzou6 zong1

Yalejouh jōng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To act as the dealer or banker in a gambling game, or figuratively, to be the person in charge.

to be the banker or dealer in a gambling game
figurativeto be the person in charge, managing affairs, or holding the upper hand

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How it's used

Originally referring to the dealer in gambling, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for anyone who holds the power or controls the flow of a situation. It implies a position of authority where one dictates the rules or manages the outcome for others. You will often hear it used in office politics or group planning to describe the person who is effectively running the show.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚daa2打paai2牌leon4輪dou3到nei5你zou6做zong1莊laa3喇。

It is your turn to be the banker for the card game tonight.

keoi5佢喺hai2呢ni1個go3項hong6目muk6入jap6面min6做zou6莊，zong1話waa6晒saai3事。

He is the one in charge of this project and calls all the shots.

Common phrases

leon4輪lau2流zou6做zong1莊

taking turns to be the banker

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being a boss or manager. Being the banker implies a specific role of holding the advantage or managing the stakes, whereas a boss might just be a formal title.