gyun2 hei2捲起卷起
Jyutpinggyun2 hei2
Yalegyún héi
Definition
To cause, stir up, or trigger a situation or event.
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How it's used
Used metaphorically to describe the sudden emergence or stirring up of large scale events, such as public outcry, controversy, or political upheaval. It carries a sense of momentum, as if the event is a wave or a storm being whipped up from a calm state. It is almost exclusively used for negative or disruptive situations rather than positive outcomes.
Examples
His words caused a huge controversy.
Why did you cause such a big dispute?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean causing simple, everyday actions like causing someone to laugh or causing a delay, as those require different verbs like 令 or 搞.
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Grammar guides
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