娄子 (lóu zǐ) — trouble, blunder, mishap (colloquial)

Definition

出娄子 (chū lóu zi) is a colloquial verb-object phrase meaning 'to get into trouble' or 'to make a blunder'. Used for mistakes that cause real trouble, not minor slip-ups.

noun

troubleblundermishap (colloquial)

Examples

娄子。
Zhè jiàn shì qiān wàn bié chū lóu zǐ.
Don't let this matter cause any trouble.
娄子。
Tā gōng zuò shàng chū le lóu zǐ.
He made a blunder at work.
，。
Zán men yào xiǎo xīn, miǎn de tǒng lóu zǐ.
We should be careful to avoid causing trouble.

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