This is the 7593rd most frequent Chinese word.
赌博
Gambling.
Here '赌博' is used in its primary meaning, referring to participating in casino gambling.
他经常去赌场赌博。
He often goes to the casino to gamble.
In this sentence, '赌博' is metaphorically used to describe taking a risk, comparing investing to gambling.
投资股票市场是一种赌博行为。
Investing in the stock market is a gamble.
Here, '赌博' is used figuratively to signify taking a significant risk with one's decisions.