HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Hard
赌
dǔ
to gamble
HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Hard
赌
dǔ
to bet, to gamble, to wager
HSK 7, zg, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #1452, Hard
dǔ(du3) 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#1452DifficultyHard
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
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
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.
I bet you could fly this thing with your eyes closed.
Cultural Notes for 赌
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 赌
Words Containing This Character18
赌dǔto bet賭
赌博dǔbóto gamble賭博
打赌to bet打賭
赌场casino賭場
赌注stake (in a gamble)賭注
赌徒gambler賭徒
赌气to get in a huff賭氣
赌钱to gamble賭錢
赌资money to gamble with賭資
赌局game of chance賭局
赌鬼gambling addict賭鬼
聚赌communal gambling聚賭
赌棍hardened gambler賭棍
吃喝嫖赌to lead a life of dissipation吃喝嫖賭
赌咒to swear to God賭咒
赌咒发誓to vow賭咒發誓
赌客gambler賭客
赌窝gamblers' den賭窩
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Compound Meaning
What does 赌 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 赌
It is pronounced as dǔ, with the third tone.
It's best to avoid using 赌 in formal writing; it's more appropriate for informal conversations.
Common phrases include 赌钱 (to gamble money) and 赌博 (to gamble), which highlight different aspects of betting.
