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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