凑热闹 (còu rè nào) — to join in the fun (often in a festive or social context); (sometimes derogatory) to butt in and cause trouble
Definition
A colloquial verb-object phrase meaning 'join in the fun' at social or festive events. It can also carry a slightly negative sense — 'butt in and make a nuisance' — when used about someone unwanted.
verb
to join in the fun (often in a festive or social context)(sometimes derogatory) to butt in and cause trouble
Examples
- ，凑热闹。Guò nián de shí hou, dà jiā dōu xǐ huan qù miào huì còu rè nào.During Chinese New Year, everyone likes to go to the temple fair to join the fun.
- 凑热闹。Wǒ yě lái còu gè còu rè nào.Let me also join in the fun a bit.
- 凑热闹，。Nǐ zài zhè r zhī huì còu rè nào, gǎn jǐn zǒu ba.You're only causing trouble here — hurry up and leave.
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