- 兴妖作怪 xīngyāozuòguài to stir up trouble(idiom) literally to summon demons to create havoc; figuratively used to describe bad people making trouble or stirring up conflict; same as [[兴风作浪|興風作浪|xing1 feng1 zuo4 lang4]]
- 丑人多作怪 chǒurénduōzuòguài ugly people do weird things to get attention(idiom) originally describing how unattractive people might use bizarre dress or behavior to stand out; now used to criticize someone of little talent who makes a scene or shows off to gain attention