English–Chinese
“gamble” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindǔ bó
Example
他喜欢在网上赌博。tā xǐ huān zài wǎng shàng dǔ bó
He likes to gamble online.
How to say “gamble” in Chinese
“Gamble” in Chinese is 赌博 (dǔ bó).
A stake is placed on an uncertain result, turning the result into a chance to gain or lose property.
Example sentences with 赌博
他因参与非法赌博被捕。tā yīn cān yù fēi fǎ dǔ bó bèi bǔ
He was arrested for participating in illegal gambling.
Tips for using 赌博
- In everyday conversation, this word usually sounds serious and disapproving rather than playful, so it is not the natural choice for a casual challenge between friends.