gaau2 lyun6搞亂搞乱
Jyutpinggaau2 lyun6
Yalegáau lyuhn
Definition
To mess up, disrupt, or cause disorder and confusion.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of creating disorder or confusion in a situation, space, or sequence. It is frequently used when someone interferes with an organized system or physical arrangement, often implying a sense of frustration or annoyance from the speaker. Unlike formal terms for disruption, it carries a very direct and personal tone suitable for everyday complaints.
Examples
Why did you mess up my documents?
He always messes up the plan, it's so annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to spoil the show or ruin a situation
to mess everything up completely
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞錯, which means to make a mistake or misunderstand something. While 搞亂 implies creating physical or logical chaos, 搞錯 is specifically about an error in judgment or fact.
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