Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'wriggling and about to move,' but it is used figuratively to describe someone (especially enemies, troublemakers, or pests) who are restless and preparing to cause trouble or launch an attack. It always carries a negative connotation and is often used in news or formal writing about conflicts or disruptions.
idiom
ready to stir up troubleto be about to cause troubleto make a move (with hostile intent)
Examples
- 蠢蠢欲动。Biānjìng de dírén yòu kāishǐ chǔn chǔn yù dòng le.The enemies on the border are starting to make trouble again.
- 蠢蠢欲动，。Nàxiē bùfǎ fènzǐ chǔn chǔn yù dòng, xiǎng yào pòhuài shèhuì wěndìng.Those lawbreakers are ready to cause trouble, wanting to disrupt social stability.
- ，蠢蠢欲动，。Kàndào jīhuì, yìxiē tóujīzhě chǔn chǔn yù dòng, zhǔnbèi dà lāo yì bǐ.Seeing an opportunity, some speculators are poised to cause trouble, ready to make a big profit.
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