惹
provoke; incur; arouse
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to incur; to bring on (bad things)
Used for triggering negative events or situations, often followed by nouns like trouble, disaster.
He accidentally got into trouble and doesn't know what to do now.
He always jaywalks and easily brings disaster upon himself.
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The kid doesn't know better, don't let him get into trouble.
Stop getting yourself into these messes, I can't help you.
He got into a legal trouble because of drunk driving.
verb
to provoke; to offend someone
Used for saying or doing something that upsets or angers another person, often followed by a result like making someone angry.
Watch your words, don't make him so angry that he loses his temper.
This person has a bad temper and is hard to deal with, don't provoke him.
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He offended his colleague by accident, and their relationship is now very tense.
Don't make him angry, he was already in a bad mood today.
He speaks too directly and often accidentally annoys people.
verb
to arouse; to evoke (emotions)
Used for describing something that triggers a specific emotional response from people, often followed by 人 and an emotional adjective.
This colorful poster really draws people's attention.
He always says annoying things and no one likes him.
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Her joke made everyone burst into laughter.
This cute kitten is very lovable.
His actions aroused everyone's dissatisfaction.