je5 si6 sang1 fei1惹事生非
Jyutpingje5 si6 sang1 fei1
Yaleyéh sih sāng fēi
Definition
To stir up trouble, provoke disputes, or start a fight.
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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
He is always stirring up trouble, making everyone very annoyed.
Why are you going around stirring up trouble for no reason?
Related words
Common phrases
always stirring up trouble
likes to stir up trouble
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Grammar guides
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