Definition
惹麻烦 is a separable verb-object (离合词) meaning 'to cause trouble' or 'to stir up trouble'. The object 麻烦 can be separated from 惹, for example with 了, 过, or measure words: 惹了麻烦, 惹过什么麻烦. It is often used in warnings or complaints.
v.o.
to cause troubleto stir up trouble
Examples
- 惹麻烦。Bié gěi wǒ rě mā.Don't cause trouble for me.
- 。Tā jīngcháng zài wàimiàn rě mā.He often stirs up trouble outside.
- ？Nǐ zhè cì rě le shénme mā?What trouble did you stir up this time?
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