lo2 lei4 seoi1攞嚟衰
Jyutpinglo2 lei4 seoi1
Yaleló lèih sēui
Definition
To bring trouble or misfortune upon oneself through one's own actions or words.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Expresses a sense of frustration or exasperation towards someone who has brought negative consequences upon themselves through their own foolish actions. It functions as a predicate or a comment on a situation rather than a noun phrase. The phrase carries a judgmental tone, implying that the person had fair warning or should have known better.
Examples
He never studies and keeps going out to play, he is really asking for trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
really asking for trouble
it is just asking for trouble
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply unlucky or a victim of circumstances. It specifically requires that the person is the active agent of their own misfortune.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
