zuò​suì

cause mischief

Senses

作祟 zuò​suì cause mischief

verb · to cause trouble or exert a negative influence (often referring to hidden factors or psychological states)

这完全是他的虚荣心在作祟。

作祟 zuò​suì haunt

verb · to haunt a place or cause trouble (of a ghost or evil spirit)

迷信的人总觉得这间老屋有鬼怪在作祟。

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