je5 si6惹事
Jyutpingje5 si6
Yaleyéh sih
Definition
To cause trouble or provoke a dispute.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active creation of unnecessary conflict or complications. It is often used to describe someone who has a habit of stirring up drama or inviting unwanted attention. The term carries a slightly accusatory tone, implying that the person is the source of the disruption.
Examples
Stop causing trouble here, go home quickly.
He always likes to cause trouble, making everyone so annoyed.
Related words
Common phrases
to stir up trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 麻煩, which is an adjective or noun meaning troublesome or trouble. 惹事 is a verb phrase specifically describing the act of initiating or provoking the trouble itself.
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