惹 (rě) - To provoke, cause, or attract (usually trouble, anger, & to stir up

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惹 · rě

To provoke, cause, or attract (usually trouble, anger, or affection);

to stir up;

to tease.

To provoke, cause, or attract (usually trouble, anger,to stir upto tease.

Usage highlights

Provoke troubleCause disasterMake someone angryAttract attentionStir up troubleInvite disaster

Synonyms

  • 引— to lead to, cause
  • 招— to attract, incur
  • 挑— to provoke, stir up

Antonyms

  • 避— to avoid, evade
  • 躲— to hide from, dodge
  • 免— to avoid, prevent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't provoke trouble (惹麻烦).
  • The child is very cute and lovable (惹人喜爱).
  • His words made her angry (惹她生气).
  • This matter has attracted attention (惹人注意).

Collocations

  • Provoke trouble(惹麻烦)
  • Cause disaster(惹祸)
  • Make someone angry(惹人生气)
  • Attract attention(惹人注意)
  • Stir up trouble(惹事)
  • Invite disaster(惹灾)

Idioms

  • Looking for trouble(惹是生非)
  • Inviting criticism and trouble(惹火烧身)
  • Cute and lovable(娇嗔可爱，惹人怜爱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries a negative connotation of causing unwanted situations or disturbances.
  • In some contexts, can be used positively to describe attracting affection or attention (惹人喜爱).
  • The character combines 'heart/mind' (心) with 'if' (若), suggesting 'if the heart/mind...' leading to consequences.

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