je5 maa4 faan4惹麻煩惹麻烦
Jyutpingje5 maa4 faan4
Yaleyéh màh fàahn
Definition
To ask for trouble or provoke conflict.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active pursuit or creation of conflict rather than just accidentally encountering it. It implies a sense of recklessness or unnecessary provocation by the subject. Use this when describing someone who seems to thrive on drama or who ignores warnings about potential consequences.
Examples
Why are you looking for trouble for no reason?
He always likes to ask for trouble, making everyone so annoyed.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately looking for trouble
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe being in a difficult situation that you did not cause yourself. It specifically implies personal agency in starting the conflict.
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