English–Chinese

“bet” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindǔ

Example

他喜欢赌钱。tā xǐ huān dǔ qián

He likes to bet money.

Illustration for 赌 (bet)

How to say “bet” in Chinese

“Bet” in Chinese is 赌 (dǔ).

Turns uncertainty into a contest over a stake: one side gains what another risks when the result goes the other way.

Full entry for 赌: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 赌

他为了赢奖金,把房子也拿去赌上了。tā wèi le yíng jiǎng jīn bǎ fáng zi yě ná qù dǔ shàng le

To win the prize money, he even staked his house.

Tips for using 赌

  • In conversation, this verb can mark a confident prediction even without an actual stake, while money or gambling context signals the stronger wagering sense.

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