hotbed of trouble; den of disputes
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a place rife with conflict and disputes; hotbed of trouble
Refers to any place, group, or environment where quarrels and problems frequently arise. Often carries a negative connotation.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
shì是
gè个
shì是
fēi非
wō窝
，
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
yǒu有
rén人
chǎo吵
jià架
。
This company is a hotbed of trouble; people argue every day.
Lí离
nà那
gè个
shì是
fēi非
wō窝
yuǎn远
yī一
diǎn点
，
miǎn免
de得
rě惹
shàng上
má麻
fan烦
。
Stay away from that den of disputes to avoid getting into trouble.
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Nà那
gè个
bù部
mén门
shì是
jú局
lǐ里
yǒu有
míng名
de的
shì是
fēi非
wō窝
。
That department is a well-known trouble spot in the bureau.