Learn a Chinese Character - 赌

Chinese Character: (Dǔ - Gamble; Bet)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Shell/money radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (Number of strokes: 12)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从贝(钱财),者声(zhě,表音)。本义指赌博(如"赌博"),现指冒险行为(如"打赌")(Phonetic-semantic character: "贝" (money) + "者" (phonetic). Originally meant "gambling", now means "risky venture".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin:(Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

Gambling addiction destroys families. 赌博成瘾摧毁家庭。

Never bet what you can't afford to lose. 不要赌你输不起的东西。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "贝" (money) + "者" (person) → Person risking money. 组合“贝”+“者”→ 用钱财冒险的人。

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