lo2 fu2 lei4 san1攞苦嚟辛

Jyutpinglo2 fu2 lei4 san1

Yaleló fú lèih sān

語句

Definition

To invite trouble; to volunteer for unnecessary tasks that bring hassle or a waste of time.

colloquialdaily actionsemotion

How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of self-inflicted frustration or irony. It is typically used when someone chooses to perform a task that is not only unnecessary but also leads to a negative outcome, such as exhaustion or wasted effort. It often implies that the person should have known better than to get involved in the first place.

Examples

keoi5佢ming4明ming4明ho2可ji5以daap3搭ce1車，pin1偏jiu3要haang4行lou6路faan1返heoi3去，zan1真hai6係lo2攞fu2苦lai4嚟san1辛。

He could have taken the bus but insisted on walking home; he is really just asking for trouble.

nei5你zou6做me1咩lo2攞fu2苦lai4嚟san1辛，bong1幫keoi5佢zap1執maai4埋di1啲laan6爛taan1攤zi2子aa4呀？

Why are you making life difficult for yourself by cleaning up his mess?

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係lo2攞fu2苦lai4嚟san1辛

really asking for trouble

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who is simply working hard for a good cause. It specifically highlights the foolishness or lack of necessity of the action, rather than the effort itself.