Korean

도박
Meaning: gambling; bet
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

賭
博

Example sentences

He ended up losing his entire fortune through gambling.
그는 도박으로 인해 절망의 나락에 떨어졌다.
He fell into the depths of despair due to gambling.
그는 도박으로 재산을 모두 잃고 빈털터리가 되었다.
He squandered his entire fortune on gambling and became penniless.
그는 술과 도박에 탐닉하다가 건강을 해쳤다.
He ruined his health by indulging in alcohol and gambling.
불법 도박 사이트를 운영하던 일당이 경찰에 적발되었습니다.
A group operating an illegal gambling site was caught by the police.
그는 도박으로 재산을 모두 탕진했다.
He squandered all his property on gambling.

Usage Notes

Refers to betting money or property on games of chance. Can also mean taking a big risk for a lucky outcome.

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