闯祸 (chuǎng huò) — to get into trouble, to cause a mishap or calamity

Definition

Means getting into trouble by one's own actions — causing an accident, mess, or mishap. The trouble is something you did, not just bad luck.

verb
to get into troubleto cause a mishap or calamity

Examples

  • 闯祸
    Tā yòu chuǎng huò le, bèi lǎo bǎn pī píng le yí dùn.
    He got into trouble again and was criticized by the boss.
  • 闯祸
    Kāi chē yí dìng yào xiǎo xīn, bù rán hěn róng yì chuǎng huò.
    You must be careful when driving, or you'll easily get into trouble.
  • Nǐ zhè cì kě chuǎng le dà huò, gǎn jǐn xiǎng bàn fǎ bǔ jiù ba.
    You've really caused big trouble this time — hurry up and think of a way to fix it.
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