赌 (dǔ) — to gamble, to bet
Definition
赌 (dǔ) is the core verb 'to gamble / to bet' on money, games, or outcomes. 打赌 is the casual phrase 'to make a bet (with someone)', usually about a non-monetary outcome; 赌博 names gambling as a habitual activity or vice.
verb
to gambleto bet
Examples
- 赌。Wǒ gēn péng you dǔ míng tiān huì bú huì xià yǔ.I bet with my friend whether it will rain tomorrow.
- 。Tā yīn wèi dǔ bó shū guāng le suǒ yǒu qián.He lost all his money because of gambling.
- 赌，。Bié dǔ le, nǐ yíng bù liǎo.Stop gambling; you can't win.
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