gaau2 si2 gaau2 gwan3攪屎攪棍搅屎搅棍
Jyutpinggaau2 si2 gaau2 gwan3
Yalegáau sí gáau gwan
Definition
To make trouble, stir up conflicts, or cause disruptions between people.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This idiom vividly describes someone who acts as a catalyst for conflict, often by spreading rumors or manipulating situations to create discord. It carries a strong sense of annoyance and implies that the person is being intentionally disruptive or meddlesome. It is frequently used to criticize colleagues or peers who undermine group harmony.
Examples
Stop stirring up trouble here.
Related words
Common phrases
always causing trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being clumsy or making a mistake. It specifically refers to malicious or unnecessary interference in other people's affairs, not just causing an accidental mess.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
