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“play tricks” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǎo guǐ

Example

别在这里搞鬼。bié zài zhè lǐ gáo guǐ

Don't play tricks here.

Illustration for 搞鬼 (play tricks)

How to say “play tricks” in Chinese

“Play tricks” in Chinese is 搞鬼 (gǎo guǐ).

Secretive or crafty interference that unsettles or fools other people, ranging from teasing mischief to deliberate troublemaking.

Full entry for 搞鬼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 搞鬼

他常常爱搞鬼，让同事们很头疼。tā cháng cháng ài gáo guǐ ràng tóng shì men hěn tóu téng

He often plays tricks, giving his coworkers a headache.

Tips for using 搞鬼

  • Among friends, a light tone can soften this expression, but a serious tone can make it sound like an accusation of dishonest behavior.

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