je5 si6 sang1 fei1惹事生非
Jyutpingje5 si6 sang1 fei1
Yaleyéh sih sāng fēi
Definition
Variant of 惹是生非[re3 shi4 sheng1 fei1]
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is a habitual troublemaker who actively seeks out conflict. It is often used to describe someone whose behavior is disruptive or provocative, rather than someone who just happens to be in a bad situation. While it sounds slightly more formal than the common colloquial phrase 撩是鬥非, it is still frequently used in everyday speech to criticize someone's character.
Examples
keoi5 seng4 jat6 hai2 dou6 je5 si6 sang1 fei1 gaau2 dou3 daai6 gaa1 dou1 hou2 faan4
佢成日喺度惹事生非，搞到大家都好煩。
He is always stirring up trouble, making everyone very annoyed.
nei5 zou6 me1 mou4 laa1 laa1 heoi3 je5 si6 sang1 fei1 aa4
你做咩無啦啦去惹事生非呀？
Why are you going around stirring up trouble for no reason?
Related words
Common phrases
seng4 jat6 je5 si6 sang1 fei1
成日惹事生非
always stirring up trouble
zung1 ji3 je5 si6 sang1 fei1
鍾意惹事生非
likes to stir up trouble
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
