HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Very Hard
赌
dǔ
to gamble
HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Very Hard
赌
dǔ
to bet, to gamble, to wager
HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Very Hard
dǔ(du3)du T3
1to bet
2to gamble
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March 24, 2026
赌(賭)dǔ(du3)
The character 赌 (dǔ) means 'to bet' or 'to gamble.' It is commonly used in contexts involving games of chance or risk, such as in casinos or sports betting. The word conveys an element of uncertainty and the potential for loss or gain.
Strokes12Radical贝Frequency#1452DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Gambling has a complex place in Chinese society, with traditional games like Mahjong being popular. The character 赌 reflects the cultural attitude toward risk-taking, which can be seen in both recreational activities and business dealings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person at a casino, nervously holding a poker chip ready to throw down a bet. The character 赌 resembles a person with a raised hand (the top part) poised to make a risky move, while the bottom part suggests the stakes involved.
Meanings of 赌
dǔ(du3)
1to bet
2to gamble
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 赌
赌Simplified
賭Traditional
12Strokes
贝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#1452Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 赌
Quick Contrast
押 (yā) — use 押 when referring to 'to stake' or 'to pledge' something as collateral, while 赌 specifically emphasizes the act of betting or gambling.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 赌 with other characters related to risk or uncertainty, such as 赔 (péi, to compensate). This word is informal and frequently used in conversational contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing. Common collocations include 赌钱 (dǔ qián, to gamble money) and 赌博 (dǔ bó, to gamble in general).
HSK Study Tips
While 赌 is not on the official HSK lists, it connects with HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to leisure activities and risk. Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially when discussing games or financial transactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong tone, saying 'du' instead of 'dǔ,' which changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, mixing up赌 with related terms like 赌博 (gambling) can lead to confusion in context.
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赌 = 贝 + 者. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 赌
IDS Structure⿰贝者
赌Full Character
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贝Bei4
left
者zhe3
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 赌?
How to say to bet in Chinese
“to bet” in Chinese is赌dǔ
The character 赌 (dǔ) means 'to bet' or 'to gamble.' It is commonly used in contexts involving games of chance or risk, such as in casinos or sports betting. The word conveys an element of uncertainty and the potential for loss or gain.
When to use 赌
Learners often confuse 赌 with other characters related to risk or uncertainty, such as 赔 (péi, to compensate). This word is informal and frequently used in conversational contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing. Common collocations include 赌钱 (dǔ qián, to gamble money) and 赌博 (dǔ bó, to gamble in general).
赌 or something close to it
押 (yā) — use 押 when referring to 'to stake' or 'to pledge' something as collateral, while 赌 specifically emphasizes the act of betting or gambling.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the wrong tone, saying 'du' instead of 'dǔ,' which changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, mixing up赌 with related terms like 赌博 (gambling) can lead to confusion in context.
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赌
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Grammar Patterns of 赌
赌 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我敢打____迪安现在就在你办公室。
I'll lay odds that Dean is at your office right now.
