Definition
搞鬼 is a fixed verb-object compound meaning 'to make mischief' or 'to play tricks'. The literal meaning is 'to do ghosts', but it is used as a set phrase for sneaky or deceptive behavior. Unlike the general verb 搞 (gǎo) 'to do', 搞鬼 has a specific negative connotation.
verb
to make mischiefto play tricks
Easily confused
- 高贵gāo guìsound-alikenoble (of birth or character)
Examples
- 搞鬼，！Bié gǎo guǐ le, kuài shuō shíhuà!Stop playing tricks, tell the truth!
- 搞鬼，？Nǐ yòu zài gǎo guǐ, duì bú duì?You're up to tricks again, aren't you?
- ？Nǐ gǎo shénme guǐ?What trick are you up to?
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