đánh đá
Definition
- Verb:
- To gamble: The primary meaning of "đánh đá" is to engage in gambling, typically involving games of chance or betting for money.
- To wager / to bet: It can specifically refer to the act of placing a bet or staking something of value on an uncertain outcome.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ta nghiện đánh đá và đã thua rất nhiều tiền. (He is addicted to gambling and has lost a lot of money.)
- Luật pháp cấm đánh đá công khai. (The law prohibits public gambling.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đánh đá" is often used in informal or colloquial contexts to refer to gambling activities, which may be illegal or socially frowned upon.
Variants and Related Words
- Đánh bạc (v): to gamble. This is a more common and standard synonym for "đánh đá".
- Đánh bạc là một thói quen nguy hiểm. (Gambling is a dangerous habit.)
Synonyms
- Gamble: To play games of chance for money.
- Bet: To risk money on the result of an event.
- Wager: To bet a sum of money.
Related Idioms
- Cờ bạc là bác thằng bần: An idiom meaning "gambling is the master of poverty," highlighting how gambling leads to ruin.
- Ông ấy chẳng nghe lời, cờ bạc là bác thằng bần mà. (He doesn't listen; gambling is the master of poverty.)