kaau3 hoi6靠害
Jyutpingkaau3 hoi6
Yalekaau hoih
Definition
To trick, do harm, or deliberately cause trouble for someone.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Used primarily when someone causes trouble or puts another person in a difficult situation through their actions or negligence. It carries a strong sense of frustration or accusation, often implying that the person is being malicious or incredibly inconsiderate. It is frequently used rhetorically as a question to call out someone's sabotage.
Examples
Why did you hide my keys, are you trying to mess with me?
He always talks nonsense, he really causes trouble for others.
Related words
Common phrases
really causing trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply causing a mistake. It specifically implies an element of sabotage or intentional harm, so it sounds overly dramatic if used for a minor, accidental slip-up.
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