make trouble; stir up trouble; conjure demons
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to stir up trouble; to conjure demons and create monsters; to make mischief
derogatoryUsed metaphorically to describe bad people causing trouble or harmful ideas spreading negative influence. Often used in political, social, or organizational contexts. Carries a derogatory tone.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
zài在
gōng公
sī司
lǐ里
xīng兴
yāo妖
zuò作
guài怪
，
pò破
huài坏
tuán团
duì队
hé合
zuò作
。
He is always stirring up trouble at the company, undermining teamwork.
Yào要
fáng防
zhǐ止
cuò错
wù误
sī思
xiǎng想
zài在
shè社
huì会
shàng上
xīng兴
yāo妖
zuò作
guài怪
。
We must prevent erroneous ideas from running rampant in society.
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Zhǐ只
yào要
wǒ我
men们
tuán团
jié结
yī一
zhì致
，
jiù就
bù不
pà怕
huài坏
rén人
xīng兴
yāo妖
zuò作
guài怪
。
As long as we stand united, we need not fear evildoers making mischief.
Zhè这
xiē些
yáo谣
yán言
zài在
wǎng网
luò络
shàng上
xīng兴
yāo妖
zuò作
guài怪
，
zào造
chéng成
le了
hěn很
huài坏
de的
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
These rumors are running wild on the internet, causing very harmful effects.