English–Chinese
“act up” in Chinese
How to say “act up” in Chinese
“Act up” in Chinese is 作 (zuò).
A person deliberately turns ordinary behavior into a noticeable performance to shape how others see them.
Example sentences with 作
他总是在陌生人面前作态，让人觉得不自然。tā zǒng shì zài mò shēng rén miàn qián zuò tài ràng rén jué de bú zì rán
He always puts on airs in front of strangers, making him seem unnatural.
Tips for using 作
- In casual conversation, the word often sounds critical; among friends it may be playful, but in a serious setting it can make someone sound dismissive of another person's behavior.
Other Chinese words for “act up”
我的手机又出毛病了。wǒ de shǒu jī yòu chū máo bìng le
My phone is acting up again.
他在课堂上一直撒野，老师很生气。tā zài kè táng shàng yì zhí sā yě lǎo shī hěn shēng qì
He keeps acting up in class, and the teacher is very angry.