bạc đen
Definition
- Noun:
- Illegal gambling, underground gambling: "bạc đen" refers to gambling activities that are organized secretly and are not permitted by law.
- Black market gambling: It denotes gambling operations that are unregulated, hidden from authorities, and often associated with criminal elements.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cảnh sát đã triệt phá một sòng bạc đen lớn. (The police raided a large illegal gambling den.)
- Tham gia bạc đen có thể dẫn đến hậu quả nghiêm trọng về pháp lý. (Participating in underground gambling can lead to serious legal consequences.)
Advanced Usage
- "sòng bạc đen": illegal gambling den/house.
- Khu vực đó nổi tiếng với nhiều sòng bạc đen. (That area is notorious for many illegal gambling dens.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cờ bạc (n): gambling (general term, can be legal or illegal).
- Cờ bạc là một tệ nạn xã hội. (Gambling is a social evil.)
- Đánh bạc (v): to gamble.
- Anh ta nghiện đánh bạc. (He is addicted to gambling.)
Synonyms
- Cờ bạc phi pháp: illegal gambling.
- Cờ bạc chui: clandestine/under-the-table gambling.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "bạc đen" is a compound noun where "bạc" means gambling and "đen" (black) implies illegality or being outside the law. It is almost exclusively used to refer to unlawful gambling activities. The reference definition "như đen bạc" suggests it is synonymous with or similar to "đen bạc," which is a less common variant with the same core meaning of illicit gambling.