zhào​shì HSK7

to cause an accident

Senses

肇事 zhào​shì to cause an accident

To cause an accident or be responsible for a mishap, especially through negligence or violation of rules (e.g., in traffic)

肇事 zhào​shì to provoke a disturbance

To instigate trouble or create a disturbance

References

synonym 肇事/肇事 肇祸/肇禍
synonym 闯祸/闖禍 肇事/肇事
see 肇祸/肇禍 肇事/肇事