作祟 [－－]

Jyutping zok3 seoi6
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Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. haunted
  2. to haunt
  3. to cause mischief
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 動詞
    造成​困擾​、​麻煩
    (of evil influences) to cause trouble; to cause mischief; to haunt
    • 自尊心 作祟
      自尊心 作祟
      zi6 zyun1 sam1 zok3 seoi6
      to haunt by one's self-respect
Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. verb, of a ghost or spirit
    to haunt
  2. verb, figuratively
    to cause trouble; to play tricks; to make mischief
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. （沒有對應漢語詞彙）
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    自尊心 作祟
    自尊心 作祟
    zi6 zyun1 sam1 zok3 seoi6
    • to haunt by one's self-respect