je5 wo6惹禍惹祸
Jyutpingje5 wo6
Yaleyéh woh
Definition
To cause trouble or provoke disaster; to bring misfortune upon oneself or others.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of inviting or provoking negative consequences through one's own actions or behavior. It carries a sense of recklessness or lack of foresight, often implying that the person involved is a habitual troublemaker. It is almost exclusively used in negative contexts where the outcome is undesirable or chaotic.
Examples
You always go out and cause trouble, it is really annoying.
He caused trouble again this time, making everyone have to clean up the mess.
Related words
Common phrases
to bring disaster upon oneself
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe accidental mishaps or natural disasters. It requires a human agent whose behavior directly triggers the subsequent problem.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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