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賭本

简赌本 · 繁賭本

Mandarin · pinyin dǔ běn

money to gamble with
(fig.) resources one can afford to risk

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賭: Look up this written character
本: běn · root, origin, source; basis
赌: dǔ · bet, gamble, wager; compete

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3–3 · du3 ben3

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noun

gambling money; money to gamble with
resources for risky ventures

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