zi6 zaau2 maa4 faan4自找麻煩自找麻烦

Jyutpingzi6 zaau2 maa4 faan4
Yalejih jáau màh fàahn

Definition

To ask for trouble; to bring problems upon oneself.

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zeon2
隼
Falcon.
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Bishop; a high-ranking member of the clergy who governs a diocese and can ordain priests.
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Even though, despite, or although.
zyu1 do1
諸多诸多
Plenty of, or a lot of; typically used when expressing annoyance at an excess of something negative.
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And then; thus; further; indicating an action based on the preceding situation.
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紮炮
To tighten one's belt, cut down on spending, or go hungry due to financial hardship.
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