Chinese
chuǎnghuò
Meaning: to cause trouble
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

闖禍
闖
禍
闯祸
闯
祸

Example sentences

That child got into trouble at school again.
他最近行為收斂了很多,不再像以前那樣到處闖禍。
他最近行为收敛了很多,不再像以前那样到处闯祸。
He has restrained his behavior a lot lately and no longer causes trouble everywhere like before.
這孩子非常頑皮,經常在學校闖禍。
这孩子非常顽皮,经常在学校闯祸。
This child is very naughty and often gets into trouble at school.

Usage Notes

Used to describe someone causing an accident, making a mess, or creating a problem.

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