gaau2 si6攪事搅事
Jyutpinggaau2 si6
Yalegáau sih
Definition
To stir up or create trouble; to cause disruption.
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How it's used
Used to describe someone who intentionally disrupts a peaceful situation or creates unnecessary conflict. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is a nuisance or a troublemaker. While it can refer to serious sabotage, it is frequently used in casual settings to describe someone who is simply being annoying or acting out.
Examples
Why are you always stirring up trouble here?
He loves to cause trouble, everyone should just ignore him.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately stir up trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞嘢, which can mean to have sex or to do something specific, depending on the context. 攪事 is strictly about creating conflict or trouble.
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