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事故 (shìgù) - use 肇事 when emphasizing the act of causing trouble, while 事故 focuses on the incident or accident itself.
Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. This term is more formal and should be used in serious contexts such as legal discussions or news reports. Common collocations include 肇事逃逸 (zhao4 shi4 tao2 yi4), meaning to flee the scene of the incident.
While 肇事 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is relevant for advanced learners as they encounter news articles or legal documents. Focus on the context in which this term is used to deepen understanding of legal language in Mandarin.
Learners may mistakenly use 肇事 in a casual context, thinking it means simply 'to cause trouble' without the serious implication. Correct usage requires understanding its formal tone and context, such as '他肇事后逃跑' (He fled after causing the incident).
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How to say to cause trouble in Chinese
“to cause trouble” in Chinese is肇事
肇事 (zhao4 shi4) means to cause trouble or to provoke a disturbance, often in the context of accidents or incidents that lead to chaos. This term is commonly used in legal or formal situations, especially when discussing someone who has instigated an event that results in negative consequences.
When to use 肇事
Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. This term is more formal and should be used in serious contexts such as legal discussions or news reports. Common collocations include 肇事逃逸 (zhao4 shi4 tao2 yi4), meaning to flee the scene of the incident.
肇事 or something close to it
事故 (shìgù) - use 肇事 when emphasizing the act of causing trouble, while 事故 focuses on the incident or accident itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 肇事 in a casual context, thinking it means simply 'to cause trouble' without the serious implication. Correct usage requires understanding its formal tone and context, such as '他肇事后逃跑' (He fled after causing the incident).
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It often refers to someone who has caused an accident or incident that may require legal action.
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