Chinese
dǔbó
Meaning: to gamble; gambling
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

賭博不僅違法,還會讓人傾家蕩產。
赌博不仅违法,还会让人倾家荡产。
Gambling is not only illegal but also leads to losing one's entire family fortune.
他因為賭博而葬送了自己的前程。
He ruined his own future because of gambling.
沉迷於賭博可能會讓你傾家蕩產。
Addiction to gambling may cause you to lose everything you own.

Usage Notes

Refers to betting money or valuables on the outcome of a game or event. Can be used as a noun or verb.

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