gaau2 saam1 gaau2 sei3搞三搞四

Jyutpinggaau2 saam1 gaau2 sei3

Yalegáau sāam gáau sei

動詞

Definition

To cause trouble or stir up conflicts; also to be promiscuous.

to cause trouble or stir up conflicts in a group
to have casual sex with many people; to be promiscuous

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of disapproval, implying that someone is being disruptive, unreliable, or morally loose. It is frequently used to describe someone who cannot stay focused or keep their personal life in order, often causing unnecessary drama for those around them. When used in the context of relationships, it specifically implies unfaithfulness or promiscuous behavior.

Examples

nei5你seng4成jat6日hai2喺dou6度gaau2搞saam1三gaau2搞sei3四，hou2好faan4煩aa4呀。

You are always stirring up trouble here, it is so annoying.

keoi5佢zeoi3最gan6近hai6係mai6咪jau6又hai2喺dou6度gaau2搞saam1三gaau2搞sei3四aa4呀？

Has he been messing around with other people again lately?

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日gaau2搞saam1三gaau2搞sei3四

always causing trouble

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 搞掂, which means to finish or resolve something successfully. While 搞三搞四 implies creating a mess or causing problems, 搞掂 is a positive term for completing a task.