Definition
凑热闹 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to join in the fun' or 'to add oneself to a busy scene out of curiosity or sociability'. It often carries a positive, lighthearted tone — like jumping into a crowd enjoying a performance or an activity — but can also imply unwanted meddling (添麻烦). The verb can split: you can insert 个, 什么, etc. between 凑 and 热闹, e.g. 凑个热闹 ('join in a bit of fun').
v.o.
to join in the fun (often in a festive or social context)(sometimes derogatory) to butt in and cause trouble
Examples
- ，凑热闹。Guònián de shíhou, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan qù miàohuì 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 ge còu rè nào.Let me also join in the fun a bit.
- 凑热闹，。Nǐ zài zhèr zhǐ huì còu rè nào, gǎnjǐn zǒu ba.You're only causing trouble here — hurry up and leave.
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