lo2 lei4 gaau2攞嚟搞
Jyutpinglo2 lei4 gaau2
Yaleló lèih gáau
Definition
To look for trouble, or to cause unnecessary fuss.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Used to describe actions that are self-defeating or create unnecessary complications for no apparent benefit. It conveys a sense of frustration or judgment towards someone who is creating their own problems. It is often used as a standalone comment to dismiss an action as pointless or foolish.
Examples
What you are doing is simply looking for trouble.
Why do you have to go and make things difficult for yourself?
Related words
Common phrases
really just looking for trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞事, which implies causing trouble for other people or disrupting a situation. 攞嚟搞 specifically focuses on the person bringing trouble upon themselves.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
